Comments on: Fluff Vs. The Real Stuff http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/ Glo From The Inside Out. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:04:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Oh She Glows » Blog Archive » A Year Can Change A Lot: Part 5 http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-49098 Oh She Glows » Blog Archive » A Year Can Change A Lot: Part 5 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:46:35 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/?p=1397#comment-49098 [...] week, I showed you the post that started to change the way I thought about my career. Actually, it wasn’t so much writing [...] [...] week, I showed you the post that started to change the way I thought about my career. Actually, it wasn’t so much writing [...]

]]> By: Oh She Glows » Blog Archive » A Year Can Change A Lot: Part 4 http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-48727 Oh She Glows » Blog Archive » A Year Can Change A Lot: Part 4 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:48:50 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/?p=1397#comment-48727 [...] this post in particular after a bad day at work, the wheels in my head started to [...] [...] this post in particular after a bad day at work, the wheels in my head started to [...]

]]> By: limberkimbers http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1018 limberkimbers Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:51:14 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/?p=1397#comment-1018 I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason... so these experiences are making you stronger and teaching you something along the way. When the time comes to make a change you'll know :) About 4 years ago I got a promotion at work that was ultimately the worst thing that could have happened to me. After about 4 months of dreading going into work and then being miserable all day once I got there I got fed up on morning and went home in tears. I had just bought a house but was so unhappy that I wanted to quit. After a long talk with my bf I calmed down and went back to work with the intention of starting to look for something else. The next day I got fired! In the end it all worked out. Getting fired was the best thing that could have happened to me because it put me on the path that I am now and I can honestly say that I'm happy. Sooner or later you will find that happiness too. I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason… so these experiences are making you stronger and teaching you something along the way. When the time comes to make a change you’ll know :)

About 4 years ago I got a promotion at work that was ultimately the worst thing that could have happened to me. After about 4 months of dreading going into work and then being miserable all day once I got there I got fed up on morning and went home in tears. I had just bought a house but was so unhappy that I wanted to quit. After a long talk with my bf I calmed down and went back to work with the intention of starting to look for something else. The next day I got fired!

In the end it all worked out. Getting fired was the best thing that could have happened to me because it put me on the path that I am now and I can honestly say that I’m happy.

Sooner or later you will find that happiness too.

]]> By: ttfn300 http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1017 ttfn300 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:56:14 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/?p=1397#comment-1017 hmm, sorry to hear about your day... i'm a firm believer that you should love what you do. i know that sometimes you have to go throw some things (like this job), for money or other circumstances. But never give up on your dream, and continue taking little steps to make it a reality! Keep your chin up, and try to make your current position the most positive experience you can! hmm, sorry to hear about your day… i’m a firm believer that you should love what you do. i know that sometimes you have to go throw some things (like this job), for money or other circumstances. But never give up on your dream, and continue taking little steps to make it a reality! Keep your chin up, and try to make your current position the most positive experience you can!

]]> By: Maggie http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1016 Maggie Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:13:06 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/?p=1397#comment-1016 I hate it when I come home so tired that I can't give Bobby attention. It's really depressing :( I'm usually okay with my job, but it frustrates me when I have to put in facetime (staying late when I have nothing to do just because everyone else is). I'm not really sure what I want to do in the future but I definitely want to have more than one career path. Good for you for pursuing your other interests on the side. Things will get better for you, I'm sure!! You're incredibly upbeat and motivated and you have so much going for you :) I hate it when I come home so tired that I can’t give Bobby attention. It’s really depressing :( I’m usually okay with my job, but it frustrates me when I have to put in facetime (staying late when I have nothing to do just because everyone else is). I’m not really sure what I want to do in the future but I definitely want to have more than one career path. Good for you for pursuing your other interests on the side. Things will get better for you, I’m sure!! You’re incredibly upbeat and motivated and you have so much going for you :)

]]> By: Erin http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1015 Erin Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:47:37 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/?p=1397#comment-1015 Right now I am looking for a remedial job to save up money to pursue my dream, (AND living with my parents). I sacarificed a whole friend-base in Colorado and the beautiful mountains for the opportunity to save money.... It was a live-changing decision, much like the struggle I see you going through. My advice, Take it one day at a time, and when the days of unhappiness are beginning to affect who you know you are then I hate to say it but it's time for a change. The motto, "It all works out" has helped me have the courage to risk it all for my dreams! I hope this helps! Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. - Emerson Right now I am looking for a remedial job to save up money to pursue my dream, (AND living with my parents). I sacarificed a whole friend-base in Colorado and the beautiful mountains for the opportunity to save money…. It was a live-changing decision, much like the struggle I see you going through. My advice, Take it one day at a time, and when the days of unhappiness are beginning to affect who you know you are then I hate to say it but it’s time for a change. The motto, “It all works out” has helped me have the courage to risk it all for my dreams! I hope this helps!

Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. – Emerson

]]> By: Kristin http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1014 Kristin Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:07:55 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/?p=1397#comment-1014 I currently have two jobs that I don't want to be doing. I am a photographer, but a documentary photographer and the pay is not steady with that work so I do digital archiving work for two different jobs and I am fortunate to make 100% more than this position pays for most people who even have more experience than me. Knowing that I feel too guilty to leave. I am so unhappy... Believe it or not I actually want to take photos everyday of my life and care for orphan elephants... let me know if you hear of any job openings for that. hah! Whatever you decide to do I wish you the best of luck and selfishly whatever you decide to do I hope you still blog! I currently have two jobs that I don’t want to be doing. I am a photographer, but a documentary photographer and the pay is not steady with that work so I do digital archiving work for two different jobs and I am fortunate to make 100% more than this position pays for most people who even have more experience than me. Knowing that I feel too guilty to leave. I am so unhappy… Believe it or not I actually want to take photos everyday of my life and care for orphan elephants… let me know if you hear of any job openings for that. hah!

Whatever you decide to do I wish you the best of luck and selfishly whatever you decide to do I hope you still blog!

]]> By: Beth http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1013 Beth Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:04:34 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/?p=1397#comment-1013 I too am in this position right now. I work in PR and have to travel weekly. I'm supporting my husband in law school and it can all be absolutely exhausting at times. I notice that when I'm not at work I'm focused on cooking/reading/researching all things food and health. I'm studying to take the GRE right now to hopefully become a registered dietitian and combine that with my PR background to become a company spokesperson (ideally for Whole Foods :)). You have a dream like I do, and I believe that's the first step in seeing past your current situation. Hang in there, stay focused on what makes you happy and things will change in your favor! I too am in this position right now. I work in PR and have to travel weekly. I’m supporting my husband in law school and it can all be absolutely exhausting at times. I notice that when I’m not at work I’m focused on cooking/reading/researching all things food and health. I’m studying to take the GRE right now to hopefully become a registered dietitian and combine that with my PR background to become a company spokesperson (ideally for Whole Foods :)). You have a dream like I do, and I believe that’s the first step in seeing past your current situation. Hang in there, stay focused on what makes you happy and things will change in your favor!

]]> By: AGS http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1012 AGS Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:56:49 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/?p=1397#comment-1012 Angela, You're not alone. I was in a similar situation a couple years ago. I was working at a great organization with great people, and had lots of opportunities (3 promotions in 2.5 years). Guess what? I wasn't happy. So I committed to meeting with a group of 3 other women and we went through the book The Pathfinder (N. Lore). There are lots of other good books out there (such as What Color is Your Parachute). I devoted time each week to dreaming, researching, info-interviewing for a year. Guess what? I'm now on the path I want to be. It took two years total, to finally be where I am. . . but I did it. The bottom line: I never ask myself "why am I doing this?" each morning on the way out the door. And I no longer drive my husband nuts with my whining! ;) Maybe this is just a bad day. Or maybe you might want to set aside time to investigate some alternatives. . . Hope tomorrow is better for you either way! AGS Angela,

You’re not alone. I was in a similar situation a couple years ago. I was working at a great organization with great people, and had lots of opportunities (3 promotions in 2.5 years). Guess what? I wasn’t happy.

So I committed to meeting with a group of 3 other women and we went through the book The Pathfinder (N. Lore). There are lots of other good books out there (such as What Color is Your Parachute). I devoted time each week to dreaming, researching, info-interviewing for a year. Guess what? I’m now on the path I want to be. It took two years total, to finally be where I am. . . but I did it. The bottom line: I never ask myself “why am I doing this?” each morning on the way out the door. And I no longer drive my husband nuts with my whining! ;)

Maybe this is just a bad day. Or maybe you might want to set aside time to investigate some alternatives. . . Hope tomorrow is better for you either way!

AGS

]]> By: Elizabeth http://ohsheglows.com/2008/12/04/fluff-vs-the-real-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1011 Elizabeth Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:38:53 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/?p=1397#comment-1011 P.S. Sorry for the typos! And I meant "life" not "like" P.S. Sorry for the typos! And I meant “life” not “like”

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