I've had to pray about this.....

[MorningGlory]

Praying for you Morning!!

Continue to seek God and accept His finial answer.

Always! He has the final word in everything I do. Thanks for the prayer, 2J!

[MorningGlory]

The only concern I would have in changing jobs is stability. If you are able to get a better paying job or one you simply like better, go for it. You aren't doing anyone else any good staying put because others don't have the choices you have. If your concern was over jumping ship and worrying that the job won't be as secure in this economy, I could understand that, but I can't understand you not leaving because others can't find a job. That is like not changing your diet because in some part of the world, people don't have anything to eat. You are not doing them any good punishing yourself.

I think it's just reluctance to ask the Lord for His help in finding the job I want when I know He has blessed me with the one I have. Your analogy about diet is very thought provoking, Butero.

[MorningGlory]

Staying in a job you are unhappy with or have " outgrown " is silly... It is not taking a job from someone else it is looking for a job that will siut you better

[Guest LadyC]

MG, you may think it's unusual that someone would be looking for the kind of position you'd be leaving, but that position WOULD get filled... probably by someone who is qualified for it, and if they're not qualified, they'd get qualified real quick if they were thrown in and had to learn it. so unless the position you currently hold would be eliminated after you left, then it WOULD be helping someone else out there who is looking for a job.

[MorningGlory]

MG,

There is a lot to contemplate about seeking another position. Eleven years ago I gave up a very lucrative executive job with many perks, but I was subject to the whims of a 7 member board of directors which changed each year. Some years would be awash with bonuses and raises for a well-managed department. Other years were not as good. The travel was exhausting to me and I didn't like that aspect at all. I traded this 'career' for a 'job' that had no travel, less money, better health insurance, paid continuing education and without the stress I had in the old job. I like to write manuals, reports and track statistics.... I work for state and local government and I've been so much happier. There have been some cut-backs and responsibility issues in the last couple of years - but I weigh them against the advantages of living close and doing what I enjoy... that's helped me get through the tough times. Being able to provide a service that is important to so many is something I take pride in and I like the daily challenges.

Happiness has to be a component in your work. Other things like stability, benefits and compensation is important - but having a "terrific" income and corporate perks while working with people who may not give you the respect you deserve or working on projects you don't like or enjoy - is draining.

I pray that God will guide and direct you as you seek answers.

God Bless you!!!

Good insight, sister. I just think I'm ready to move on from the oil and gas industry. What's strange to me now is how hard I worked to get my current position, two years of effort went into it, and the hard fought battle with my boss last year which drove me bonkers but eventually was worked out (I got my own office) and now, within the past two months I've decided I need to go in a different direction. I'm not a job hopper but I know when I need a change. And, like I said in the OP, if I'm gone it will open up the opportunity for someone else. Why don't I feel good about this? I have an interview with another company coming up, btw.

[nebula]

Will your not looking for another job help or benefit someone else?

No, I can't say that it would. Unless there is someone out there in my field that hasn't been able to find employment. That would be pretty unusual.

So, what benefit is gained by your not asking for or looking for another job?

I was thinking along the lines of Butero with his food analogy.

As far as feeling guilty asking the Lord for help - do you refrain asking the Lord to help you find something you lost because there are people with greater losses?

Do you not know He delights blessing His children? If He has not granted their requests yet, that's between Him and them (He has reasons we may not understand, but we have to trust He has a purpose in all things).

He loves it when we come to Him.

Perhaps try this - asking Him if you should be seeking out this other job, either through a word or an open door or some sign, and perhaps some sign to indicate He desires you to be where you are at.

How's that?

[Littlelambseativy]

Send out the resumes and see where it leads. If you get a fantastic offer - do you suppose that God would not have provided it for you, His child? Do suppose that He is not putting this desire in you? What if there is another child of His praying for a good job to support his family? What if you both gain?

If you do not get a good offer, then you will know that God wants you there for His purpose and His alone.

Besides, Barak says that Netanyahu would divide Jerusalem. We may be going home sooner than we think. These are all options that you must think through and pray about.

[MorningGlory]

MG, you may think it's unusual that someone would be looking for the kind of position you'd be leaving, but that position WOULD get filled... probably by someone who is qualified for it, and if they're not qualified, they'd get qualified real quick if they were thrown in and had to learn it. so unless the position you currently hold would be eliminated after you left, then it WOULD be helping someone else out there who is looking for a job.

No, I didn't mean it would be unusual for someone to be looking for a position like my current one but, rather, that it would be unusual for someone out there to be unable to find a job in my field. My job wouldn't be eliminated if I leave.

[MorningGlory]

Send out the resumes and see where it leads. If you get a fantastic offer - do you suppose that God would not have provided it for you, His child? Do suppose that He is not putting this desire in you? What if there is another child of His praying for a good job to support his family? What if you both gain?

If you do not get a good offer, then you will know that God wants you there for His purpose and His alone.

Besides, Barak says that Netanyahu would divide Jerusalem. We may be going home sooner than we think. These are all options that you must think through and pray about.

I suppose you have a good point; all things happen according to His plan, I think I have a lot more praying to do about this. It's amazing how God is in every area of my life now; it was not always this way but I can't imagine going forward without Him.

[2Joyful]

MG,

There is a lot to contemplate about seeking another position. Eleven years ago I gave up a very lucrative executive job with many perks, but I was subject to the whims of a 7 member board of directors which changed each year. Some years would be awash with bonuses and raises for a well-managed department. Other years were not as good. The travel was exhausting to me and I didn't like that aspect at all. I traded this 'career' for a 'job' that had no travel, less money, better health insurance, paid continuing education and without the stress I had in the old job. I like to write manuals, reports and track statistics.... I work for state and local government and I've been so much happier. There have been some cut-backs and responsibility issues in the last couple of years - but I weigh them against the advantages of living close and doing what I enjoy... that's helped me get through the tough times. Being able to provide a service that is important to so many is something I take pride in and I like the daily challenges.

Happiness has to be a component in your work. Other things like stability, benefits and compensation is important - but having a "terrific" income and corporate perks while working with people who may not give you the respect you deserve or working on projects you don't like or enjoy - is draining.

I pray that God will guide and direct you as you seek answers.

God Bless you!!!

Good insight, sister. I just think I'm ready to move on from the oil and gas industry. What's strange to me now is how hard I worked to get my current position, two years of effort went into it, and the hard fought battle with my boss last year which drove me bonkers but eventually was worked out (I got my own office) and now, within the past two months I've decided I need to go in a different direction. I'm not a job hopper but I know when I need a change. And, like I said in the OP, if I'm gone it will open up the opportunity for someone else. Why don't I feel good about this? I have an interview with another company coming up, btw.

MG,

Well, there are several reasons I can give you, but heres one...

Whenever God gives the go ahead, theres always a peace that comes and overflow unto everything. You move into a confidence mold that set forth all other things into motion to happen. Therefore no questions are left unanswered that will attempt to steer you backward..its golden purpose is to move you forward into what God has orchestrated (arranged, controlled every element and achieved) in bringing about victory into every area of your purpose driven life.

My sheep hear My voice, and I know them and they follow me.