Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Interesting seminar
I just got an email from one of my favorite resources, Changing Course. They are offering a weekend seminar in Southern California the first weekend in June on "Work at What You Love: The Life-Changing Workshop and Retreat for People Who Want to Quit Their Job and Get a Life." I'm definitely planning to attend!
http://ChangingCourse.com/workshop.htm
http://ChangingCourse.com/workshop.htm
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Golden handcuffs
Last month, I was promoted to director of my department. I had been doing actual director-level work for nearly two years and this was mainly a recognition of what I have been doing, as opposed to moving me up to a higher level.
Now that the excitement has died down, I sometimes feel like I have gotten golden handcuffs. The raise and perks weren't exceptional, but I find myself saying things like, "Well, I could just bank the difference in pay so I can work toward my goals faster." And I have to admit, the urgency of making a change has lessened. I occasionally wonder if this was a deliberate move on the part of my boss. I am in the middle of a big, high-profile project and this was a very good way to take the edge off any rebellion I might be feeling.
So I recognize the handcuffs and how alluring they are. I'm still working through how I can square this with the bigger changes I want to make in my life. I've been trying to continue work on my novel and not get sucked into taking on even more projects now that I'm officially in a higher and more visible position. But it is definitely a struggle.
Now that the excitement has died down, I sometimes feel like I have gotten golden handcuffs. The raise and perks weren't exceptional, but I find myself saying things like, "Well, I could just bank the difference in pay so I can work toward my goals faster." And I have to admit, the urgency of making a change has lessened. I occasionally wonder if this was a deliberate move on the part of my boss. I am in the middle of a big, high-profile project and this was a very good way to take the edge off any rebellion I might be feeling.
So I recognize the handcuffs and how alluring they are. I'm still working through how I can square this with the bigger changes I want to make in my life. I've been trying to continue work on my novel and not get sucked into taking on even more projects now that I'm officially in a higher and more visible position. But it is definitely a struggle.
