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Originally Posted by Natsu  When I said my new job wasn't that bad, I really meant it: the previous two were 0 and -1 in every human scale. This one's a 2, it has creative input, uses all my strenghts (administration, English and arts), and actually includes creative work. I guess I'm scared of leaving this one because, as far as jobs are, they just don't get better than this one. Still, it feels like a trap. Still, the "Am I going to stay here for years?" is pounding in my head for at least six of every eight hours I spend there. |
Let me help on this.
What we have here is a problem on a strategic level. Nothing more.
So what kind of strategy you can use to win this game?
Let me suggest on possibility. This is meant as inspiration, I hope in the end you will discover your own "moves". But let's get started.
First, do your level-2 job as awesome as you can. This gives you time to find your true path. It also calms down the unnecessary battlecries in your family life. And your boss gets something in return.
Step two is: you start to build your dream-career. Whatever it is. Somehow you will start with learning. Then you will advance it as a side issue. And finally you go full-time.
Then, and only then you will be ready to quit level-2 job without fear and guilt. Make an offer to your boss that you feel is fair game for both of you.
This can be many solutions.
Examples:
a) You train your sucessor in level-2 job for a year or so to get her at your level of doing the job. You get some form of financial reward for that.
b) You develop your level-2 job into a side business. First, you will do this work, later you train somebody else while getting more such business in your area and so on.
c) You keep your level-2 job and your true path job as a side-business. Arange with your boss. Maybe he can hire somebody else part-time. So you become a team.
I think all of my suggestions are pathetic and not very creative. But they are simple solutions that work anyway. I am sure you'll find something better. Just get going...
Keep in mind: this is only a strategic puzzle. No big deal. Be courageous!