Work Unhappy or Move On?

dunnowhat2type asks: "I grew up around a big city (suburbs of NY) and went to college in a relatively different area (upstate NY). After graduating last May, I took a job in the area where I went to college. I started in July, and was given a relocation package contingent on me staying for a year. Since August, I haven't been happy with the area I have been living in and have actively been pursuing employment back in the city. What am I better off doing: Is it better to be miserable with money, work experience, and health insurance; or going home and being happy, but unemployed?" In January, the program I was working on got cancelled and my manager didn't want to commit me to something long-term, with the knowledge that I didn't plan on staying more than six months. He made me a time-based offer (probably expiring soon) that he'd take every effort to get the relocation payback waived if I were to resign, find an internal transfer, or another job. I had a couple of interviews a month ago, but nothing else has happened, and this uncertainty (with the pressure of having to make this decision) has made the last two weeks really hellish."

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[Seumas]

I'm sure life will be much more enjoyable without good money, a career and healthcare. Why, some of the happiest people I know are either bums living in the overhang entrances to muffin shops or slackers still living with mom and dad into their 20s.

Women love a man who is happy and can't provide and there's nothing like paying your expenses with happiness. Why, just the other day I paid my $150 electricity bill with three smiles and traded a hearty handshake for a four star dinner and a pepsi.

No handouts

[Usquebaugh]

If you can be un-employed on your own dime, then fine.

But if you need the parents then it's a no-no, even if they want you back. You are now an adult, look the word up.

Also, if you leave a job you usually aren't eligible for unemployment only welfare. I wouldn't give you welfare if you left a reasonable gig.

In short, stop whining and suck it up. You ain't happy, big deal.

A merkin booty

[Dogtanian]

Interview to be a burger flipper at McDonalds Quit his corporate job he's unhappy with to work at a fast food joint? I'm getting deja-vu here. Whilst lusting after your teenage daughter's friend and smoking marajuana? Oh, and BTW watch out for your neighbour; he may get the wrong end of the stick regarding your friendship with his son.

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[Gothmolly]

I'm a rich kid from NYC who went to a swanky upstate school, and throughout my whole life, my parents and teachers said that I was special and could do anything I wanted. Now, my boss doesn't think that, and it makes me cry. What do I do now? Do you people really work for a living for 50 years?