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Originally Posted by ricosuave
The fact is, all I have is a GED and some industry related certification. I have done fairly well for a guy without a diploma, however, I am horrified at the thought of (again) losing what I have accomplished and going through the ranks again, since I had already done what you suggested 6 yrs ago.
I know that it doesnt justify the means, but it makes the whole 'walking away' that much harder - so much time and energy to do it again.
Besides. I think that most of my work stresses stems more from incompetant management and manpower issues as a whole, which I suspect happens almost everywhere.
Problem with it all is, I've got too good of a work ethic, and ethics in general, to simply ride it out - I've been told a couple of times that 'I am too smart for this place' LOL
I have seriously put some thought into going back to school, and I just found out that my department will be offering apprentice trades education soon - maybe I can do all that electrical work I need all by myself!  |
Yeah, fair enough, I can see where you are coming from. But if your job will always depress you and that won't change in the forseeable future, is it really worth it? Is your quality of life better when you are higher up on this corporate ladder, or are there other ways to achieve a life that is better suited for you?
Food for thought.