Running Away versus Moving Forward

[Musicvixen24]

What is the difference…if you hate your job, you should quit or should you suffer and hope that it gets better. If you don’t like your roommate you should leave or try to work it out, even when the lease is up…

These are the problems that I am facing now. I don’t think that I run away from problems in my life, but people think that I do. I just don’t feel the need to stay in bad situations for long. I think that life is too short to suffer needlessly when we have options…I just happen to make bad decisions out of desperation

My living situation is bad. I can’t stand my roommate, former college buddy. My mother kicked me out and so did her mother..so we decided to live together. I forgot that I didn’t like her. So now that the lease is up, I have the option to leave

My job. I had jus t moved back home from Miami and I desperately needed a job. I applied for 2 months and took the first job that was offered. Turns out, I don’t like working as a medical secretary in a hospital. I stayed here as long as I did (1 year) because people advised me that it could get better..it hasn’t. in fact it’s gotten worse. So I've decided that I am tired of waiting for it to get better and want to do something more in my field (majored in soc, so looking for Human Resources, etc)

I need to start following my instincts and thinking clearly before making rash decisions…Is there anything wrong with leaving if you are moving forward at the same time?

[Empressallie]

As for the rooming situation, if your lease is up I say move. You can always find a roomie on craigslist.

As for the job, I don't know much about your field/area, but this isn't the time to quit a job without another one lined up, that's for sure. My company laid off 10% of the staff just yesterday. Not a lot of places are hiring, that's for sure.

As for moving forward/leaving debate. I don't think one is indicative of the other. It depends on the situation. By leaving your crappy home situation you are moving forward in your quest for a happy home life. By leaving your job without another source of income you would be moving no where, really. Continue to look for opportunities in your chosen field, while pulling in income from your current job.

Just my 2 cents.

[PosterNutbag]

Hello,

Well as far as your job goes...I would have to say stick with it right now b/c the economy is so messed up and there really isn't much out there in terms of good jobs.

As for the roommate situation, if the lease is up then move out and get a place to live by yourself. I tend to enjoy living by myself just because it is simple and I can do what I want when I want. Or you could just try to work it out with your roomy. Or you could find another roommate.

I understand how u feel about running away or moving to a different city, but its hard to do if you dont have a job set up, ya know? Start looking for jobs in other cities but I wouldnt suggest moving until you find employment in that particular city.

Sucks that your parents kicked u out though...I actually live with my mom and it def helps me save money for a rainey day.