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How can one be more content with the status quo when needs be?

Asked by glenjamin (2505points) June 7th, 2011

So, I’m looking for a change but the reality is that I have good reason to stay where I’m at, at least for now. I’ve been itching to get out of here for awhile now but convenience is a factor, along with some other benefits of staying put. So how can I become more ok with the status quo when I desire change? How can my rational mind win over my emotions just for a bit (well like a year)? Any advice? btw this is about my job, and my reasons for staying are convenience, comfortability, fringe benefits (like being able to work from home whenever so I can watch my kids), salary is decent, not high stress, I have a year left to finish my masters—reasons for leaving are boredom, uninterested with work, too much downtime in certain periods, not learning new skills, not too much social interaction, underutilized skills, e.t.c. been there 4&½ yrs. Am I just impatient? Does this itch come from my youth and my desire to explore? What can I do to make it easier on myself to just stick it out for awhile longer?

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