Have you ever noticed how your work atmosphere is kind of like its own little world separate from everything else and often devoid of reason? I started thinking this past week about how nice it would be to actually be in a position to quit my job and get a fresh start on things once I finish my MBA. The trouble is however, will anything really change or will I simply be entering the same arena with new faces? I like my work, my job is pretty good but I am changing jobs to earn more money and move ahead in life. However what has really made the move appealing is the idea of working with new people. That sounds bad doesn't it?.
Oh sure, I have made lifelong friendships currently to be sure and the majority of people that I see day in and day out are great, but there are those select few who just make me groan and stick my head under the desk. Oh yes, the fascination of not seeing those people again has a magnetic draw that cannot be denied. It's kind of like an added fuel on my fire of motivation to get things done.
The trouble with changing jobs prior to completing my MBA however is as follows:
- 1.) I may settle for less money before I get my MBA then not realize my true market potential once I have an MBA. Thus negating my own marketability unless I want to job hop over the course of a few months or renegotiate the terms of my employment, neither of which are appealing.
- 2.) I can only handle so much change over the course of things. I've just sold my old house, am in the process of building a new one, I'm in school full time working on subject matter that is for the most part alien to me. Seriously, how much life shifting can a guy take?
So I guess even though there is a strong appeal to change jobs as quickly as possible, there is the valid argument that patience pays off in the long run and that I should wait until I'm done with the MBA. But then the temptation is sooooo strong.