When is it time to hang it up?

[biglou]

I am having a hard time with this one. I am seriously thinking about taking a new job that will take me out of the area. It will be financially better for me without the hassles of the current position I hold (I work in a group home). I am starting to get the feeling that it is time for me to move on. I have to admit that I feel like I accomplished most of what I set out to do. I think I need a break. Just wondering what everybody else thinks.

[smtroop168]

Your call not ours. Do what's best for your family.

[Mrw]

Sometimes the best thing for you and your family means you walk away from something else that is worthwhile, but not central to the family's well-being.

Do what you need to do for you. You can always add back other things left off after things in the personal life settle again.

[biglou]

I should have added that I am not married and have no children. I do have a girlfriend and she is supporting me. Like I said, I think I need a break. This is not an easy decision and I still have not finalized it yet.

[agdparker]

Folks who work in group homes have many chances to positively influence kids that usually have not had the best family lives. If that is rewarding still to you, it's something to consider. If the new job is financially better, but a job where you may not be professionally fulfilled, then you have to consider how much your happiness may be worth to you. There are thousands of people underemployed right now, so finding a job that is financially better my be an improvement in the short term, but worse for your mental health longer term.

I wouldn't go too far to the other side, however and just do something that only makes you happy and doesn't pay the bills. Women in general don't like that long term, I would say.

If you're a person of faith, it's a decision that you may want to seek some guidance from above.

Good luck to you.

[deweylure]

Like the other said its your ultimate call. Be happy in your professional and personal life .
I recently took a new job after long unemployment and I modified my position in the troop as I could no longer fulfill the obligation as SM. My family had to come first and other leaders understood .

If you do have to move out of the area, how about working with another pack,troop,ship etc once you are settled into your new job ,home or whatever else has changed .


Peace to you my friend
Deweylure

[Billiken]

Lou:

Sometimes taking a break is the best decision/action to take.

Good luck in your decision.

Billiken

[biglou]

I have made my decision. I will be stepping down as Scoutmaster. It is not an easy decision but I am comfortable with it. I have already talked with the Pastor, COR, some key volunteers and Council Staff. They have been supportive of me and I do appreciate that. I am looking forward to the new job opportunity. I will be gone most of the time (it is OTR Truck Driver). I am looking forward to seeing new parts of the country. I will not miss the group home that much. I will miss the guys that I work for but that is about it. I am not leaving Scouting altogether. I am going to stay on board as an ASM and plan on being around as my work schedule will allow. Thanks for the advice and comments. I do appreciate them.

[WeeWillie]

Good luck to our newest Transportation MBC!

[lifescoutforlife]

Best wishes Lou!!!

[Billiken]

Lou:

Safe travels.

YIS,

Mark

[ThunderingWind]

Good luck, BigLou.

My brother drives for P.A.M.