tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post2974778719758297677..comments2024-03-20T21:29:34.452-04:00Comments on Karen Heenan: Change is Good?Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00449229622474314815noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-21039096619272069872013-05-29T00:33:34.014-04:002013-05-29T00:33:34.014-04:00I did something similar, although a layoff was the...I did something similar, although a layoff was the trigger. I have been working for 30 years and the last ten as a working mom. Wow, I had no idea how deep a hole I had dug until I was out of the office. Whew. I am a compulsive craft and sewing project creator. I realized that I had not really accomplished much craft-wise while I was working and had not added much value to my family beyond the basics. <br /><br />The opportunity to not work has been life changing for me and my family. I wish you an amazing time.SoSoLilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08505712591944070859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-74412744267466907302013-04-12T12:48:18.593-04:002013-04-12T12:48:18.593-04:00Hi! I just saw your post - and after more than 40...Hi! I just saw your post - and after more than 40 years working in the legal field - BOY - I HEAR YA!! Wishing you all the best of luck with your new future. I have no doubt it was a good decision!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923819162280887272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-10029747487145454312013-04-12T10:54:58.147-04:002013-04-12T10:54:58.147-04:00Good luck to you! Echoing other sentiments life r...Good luck to you! Echoing other sentiments life really is too short to be that unhappy in your job. Who knows what you'll do next but I hope that it makes you much happier than your current job.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-44642162268923604262013-04-04T16:22:38.234-04:002013-04-04T16:22:38.234-04:00I'm about to do the same thing! And for exact...I'm about to do the same thing! And for exactly the same reason. I wish us both luck.Lisa and Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17857077701513254469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-14333981640239967492013-04-04T07:15:02.753-04:002013-04-04T07:15:02.753-04:00Echoing so many of the other comments, good luck t...Echoing so many of the other comments, good luck to you! That's a very tough and brave a decision you've made, and you should be very proud that you've done so. Life is way too short to spend 8-10-12 hours a day working at a job you hate!!AuntieAllynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192122099879165907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-38285790491725903262013-04-02T22:48:35.033-04:002013-04-02T22:48:35.033-04:00In one way or another I've been there too. I t...In one way or another I've been there too. I think what you're doing is fantastic and wish you luck finding the magic "I love my job" formula!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514929600248371886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-33693640201786535952013-04-02T08:19:32.309-04:002013-04-02T08:19:32.309-04:00I'm about at my tipping point at my current jo...I'm about at my tipping point at my current job. Best of luck to you in all of your endeavors--I know you'll be successful!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-53970447943633014322013-04-01T13:34:09.402-04:002013-04-01T13:34:09.402-04:00Wishing you the best in the next chapter of your l...Wishing you the best in the next chapter of your life! I am excited for you.Takes courage and a true desire to be happy. DawnSSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08884913538397952251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-80970277053267568902013-04-01T08:16:11.352-04:002013-04-01T08:16:11.352-04:00Life is definitely too short to spend so many hour...Life is definitely too short to spend so many hours of the day at a job that sucks the joy out of you. Wishing you the best of luck, and much creativity, as you look for whatever's next!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09913795373618902575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-46697565105389926152013-03-31T19:47:52.375-04:002013-03-31T19:47:52.375-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.deep1084https://www.blogger.com/profile/17162497887953560132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-90391417679634476352013-03-31T19:47:15.732-04:002013-03-31T19:47:15.732-04:00One year ago this weekend, I did this same thing. ...One year ago this weekend, I did this same thing. I spent the last year getting my head back to where it should be. this year I am focusing on my body. I was too spent to do both at the same time. This has probably been the best year of my life, and I wish you the same! I was 34 years in a profession I loved and a job that I hated. I feel like I am finally becoming "me". Good luck to you! why do we do this to ourselves??deep1084https://www.blogger.com/profile/17162497887953560132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-43571605522316046952013-03-31T16:42:15.524-04:002013-03-31T16:42:15.524-04:00Enjoy your experiment! I've been there, done t...Enjoy your experiment! I've been there, done that, never looked back, and never regretted it. I wish the same for you.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-59627211240830083452013-03-31T08:24:16.431-04:002013-03-31T08:24:16.431-04:00Wow, good for you!! I understand how you feel and...Wow, good for you!! I understand how you feel and can sense your relief in being free at last.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-66610048736432976212013-03-30T19:59:03.021-04:002013-03-30T19:59:03.021-04:00You are my hero. Good for you!You are my hero. Good for you!cidellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762649326538041094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-77332393369787488472013-03-30T18:14:28.706-04:002013-03-30T18:14:28.706-04:00You GO girl! I admire you and count myself lucky ...You GO girl! I admire you and count myself lucky that I've only ever had summer jobs (as a uni student) that I considered soul sucking. Enjoy your time to just BE and rejuvinate yourself.<br />Best to you!Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586195054279699870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-84443254803405224292013-03-30T16:34:52.851-04:002013-03-30T16:34:52.851-04:00Brava and I wish you all the best as you explore y...Brava and I wish you all the best as you explore your new options. Keep blogging!Erzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-74620822144466415342013-03-30T15:27:44.930-04:002013-03-30T15:27:44.930-04:00All the best in your new adventures!All the best in your new adventures!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-25756326661443813342013-03-30T14:30:25.614-04:002013-03-30T14:30:25.614-04:00Congratulations and Brava! After years of teachin...Congratulations and Brava! After years of teaching, I looked around my classroom one day and knew this part of my life was over. Never regretted the decision, never looked back. First things first--BREATHE.judidarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471146183017934902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-28167337681602480542013-03-30T10:01:52.499-04:002013-03-30T10:01:52.499-04:00Karen, congratulations on the bold and brave step ...Karen, congratulations on the bold and brave step you took, enjoy the time to breathe and relax for a bit. I can't wait to read about what new adventures await... Gracahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709238617916016462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-60446001180972030032013-03-30T09:00:35.489-04:002013-03-30T09:00:35.489-04:00Always make the move that is positive for you. I ...Always make the move that is positive for you. I hope you get some good time to do whatever you would like to do, enjoy the next few months, and be lucky. Great time of the year not to be working, Spring around the corner and all that. Written as the snow is falling in Newark, UK!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02573558054295759199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-17242339926114799232013-03-30T06:30:01.330-04:002013-03-30T06:30:01.330-04:00Congratulations, and good luck with whatever you d...Congratulations, and good luck with whatever you decide to do :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818220432918190586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-87208582358134561522013-03-30T05:41:53.376-04:002013-03-30T05:41:53.376-04:00Boy, do I know how you feel!! It's a terrible...Boy, do I know how you feel!! It's a terrible thing to have to go to a job you hate. I admire your courage in taking this step Good luck. And call me -- we can do lunch!.Elarayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487492651398001387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-28560970188356243502013-03-30T04:29:45.168-04:002013-03-30T04:29:45.168-04:00Good luck with your new life Karen! It's a bol...Good luck with your new life Karen! It's a bold step but it sounds like it's the right thing for you to do. KathleenShttp://www.patternreview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-21973459178391955182013-03-30T01:12:30.437-04:002013-03-30T01:12:30.437-04:00Good Luck and Peace of Mind to You! I am sure you...Good Luck and Peace of Mind to You! I am sure you will create something wonderful when the time is right.Lorindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827815776566518090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-26551993995597379472013-03-30T00:56:14.051-04:002013-03-30T00:56:14.051-04:00Karen, good for you ... it takes courage to make a...Karen, good for you ... it takes courage to make a move and step into the great unknown. A few weeks of R&R should clear your head and you can figure out what you want to do. The right position will materialize. Good luck and enjoy your time off. Kathi Rankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18379392163685767995noreply@blogger.com