A Note—

Remember when I was contemplating changing jobs to my current job? If I saw you during that time I’m sure I talked about it. I basically had the ridiculous thought that I should look for another job. It was ridiculous because everything was going good, and I was enjoying my last job. But I gave my resume to one company, and shortly thereafter I got an interview and a job offer. Meanwhile, my boss got permission from his boss to give me a raise—a wage that my new job was not willing to match (at least initially).

I had a week to decide, but couldn’t. I called the new company and they said I could take another week to decide. So I stressed out over the decision for an entire week more. In my mind I was deciding between ‘a better long term outlook’ and ‘more money now’. I really felt like I should change, but so many factors were telling me I couldn’t. I think my mom even told me I should ‘follow the money’.

Ultimately, after much deliberation, I went against what I ‘should have’ done and decided to do what I felt was right. I changed jobs.

Well, since then I have proven myself to my boss and got the raise I would have gotten had I stayed at my old job. But, more importantly, I just found out that my old company is going through some rough times and had to lay several people off—including all the interns. I’d like to think that I would not have been included in that group, but probably could have been laid off last week had I stayed.

I’m grateful for the inspiration I received to change jobs, and more importantly for a supportive wife who let me follow it rather than do what ‘seemed right at the time’. I feel very blessed.

Scott