Taking a Buyout to Leave a Job You Love

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I have worked with and for people for years. I feel very lucky to have aquired some relevance over the years. Down sizing has eliminated my job a few years earlier than expected. I am looking for a part time position, to fill the gap. I am 64 and have a lot to offer. I don't know what my dream job is. I should probabily volunteer, but I would like to make at least $ 200.00 per week to keep the RV operating. I miss people, I was good at it, in customer service and training.
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Fred Louck of IN 7:57PM August 05, 2008

I am retire now, I am now looking for a part-time job. My last job was with National Science Foundation, with the Federal Gov't for 14 years. I worked with Proposals/Grants, I loved my job but, I had to retire do to Spine Surgery everything is fine now. I am bored trying to get back to work, but, ONLY partime work.
I am looking work in clerical field/receptionist/clerk. I live in the Washington DC area
I am a very hard worker, you can contact my last employer, Ms. Bertha Luster at:703-292-7152 and number is: 202-652-0298. So, please contact me I am available.
THANKS

Helen Wilson of DC 1:37PM June 26, 2008

I think it's great that Stephen was able to appreciate a wonderful buy-out package and then pursue his SECOND dream job -- still in the field of writing. Not everyone has that luxury, of course, but for those who have the ability to take a buyout from one dream job in order to pursue another, all I have to say is: Why Wouldn't You? There's nothing to lose.
Most people really do have more than one dream job they'd like to pursue in a lifetime. It's OK to be in one dream job for 5, 10 or whatever many years and then say, "Hey, this is good....but there's only one life that we know of, and I'm ready to explore my second or third prospective dream career!"
Like the folks at Nike say, Just do it! If you have the opportunity...are financially secure...and are ready for a new challenge, then there's nothing finer in life to balance a wonderful work life with one's home life, friends, family, avocations, etc. It all comes down to being happy, really. I know that sounds a bit simplistic. But the pursuit of happiness IS what it's all about.
My words to Stephen:
Keep dreaming! Enjoy that second dream job....and I'm betting that in ten years you'll be onto a third dream job....even if it's just part-time and "just for kicks".
Brian Kurth
Founder, VocationVacations

Brian Kurth of OR 5:47PM June 04, 2008