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Old 02-23-2018, 11:39 AM
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I was offered a new job with another company this week and I took them up on their offer. My current place of employment doesn't seem too excited about it but they could have kept me if they wanted to.

The plusses-- better benefits, more money, one focused responsibility (instead of being responsible for everything and answering to everyone like I do now) plus they said they'd be flexible with my summer gigging schedule.

The negatives--a little longer commute, uncertainty about something new, learning new systems, software, procedures, personalities, etc.

I'm coming up on a milestone birthday (50) and I'm taking this opportunity to make positive changes in my life (health, career, family, etc.) which I'm looking forward to.
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Old 02-23-2018, 11:42 AM
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I was offered a new job with another company this week and I took them up on their offer. My current place of employment doesn't seem too excited about it but they could have kept me if they wanted to.

The plusses-- better benefits, more money, one focused responsibility (instead of being responsible for everything and answering to everyone like I do now) plus they said they'd be flexible with my summer gigging schedule.

The negatives--a little longer commute, uncertainty about something new, learning new systems, software, procedures, personalities, etc.

I'm coming up on a milestone birthday (50) and I'm taking this opportunity to make positive changes in my life (health, career, family, etc.) which I'm looking forward to.
DO IT, BRO! DO IT!
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Old 02-23-2018, 11:42 AM
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Congratulations!

The way we grow is by experiencing new things. Sometimes leaving one's "comfort zone" opens the door to a whole new world.
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Old 02-23-2018, 11:47 AM
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Congratulations! No better time for life changes than the big 5-0!
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Old 02-23-2018, 11:49 AM
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Congratulations on the new job, it sounds like a winner!

Learning new things keeps the brain healthy and sharp. Embrace it.
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Old 02-23-2018, 11:51 AM
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Life is too short to keep negative things and people in your life.
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Old 02-23-2018, 11:52 AM
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Good luck. With one exception I've found job changes to be life improvements.
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Old 02-23-2018, 12:58 PM
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Congrats on the new job!

Sounds like you've thought it thru and made the right decision for your life and future...
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Congrats, Chris! Sounds like a good move.
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Old 02-23-2018, 04:56 PM
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Congrats Chris and good luck! Use the extra commute time to catch up on listening to some tunes.
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Congrats and good luck!
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Congrats! Wish you the best.
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congrats - I hope it turns out even better than you think it will.
It takes some courage to make a change like that at 50.
I applaud you!
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Old 02-24-2018, 09:03 AM
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