Billy the Vic wrote:
"So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains
And we never even know we have the key"
Why don't you come down from your reactor? You been out tendin' isotopes, for so long now.
Billy the Vic wrote:
"So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains
And we never even know we have the key"
Why don't you come down from your reactor? You been out tendin' isotopes, for so long now.
working to death wrote:
Fly under wrote:
Do you live in a high cost of living region? I know that personal reasons can prevent some from relocating but if moving is a possibility, you may find a new job with less pay in a smaller metro area that may provide more leisure hours and an even higher standard of living. There are more than a few medium size metro areas that contain big league sports, arts and entertainment with housing and tax bills that are 1/3 or less what you'd pay in San Fran, NYC, Chicago or Boston.
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Its the industry that prevents me from moving, along with my need for a couple years more experience. There aren't exactly nuclear plants in every medium size metro.
There are 61 plants and 99 reactors in the US, almost all located from the middle of the country eastward. Google a map.
Many smaller cities, not far from large population centers will show up.
There are 2 facilities within the metro area of Pittsburgh from where I am typing.
In addition to being middle-aged, bald and fat, George Costanza also had persistent job troubles. You can’t stop from becoming middle-aged, baldness is related to genetics not running, and you can prevent yourself from becoming fat through a healthy diet and moderate exercise. So quitting your job to run more would put you closer to the path of a George Costanza-like existence than keeping the job and running a little less.
Life is short. You have stated your priorities. If you are serious, you will change your situation to match them. It sounds like money is not the reason for staying, so it is unclear what your reason is. Also, I hate to rain on your already stormy parade, but nuclear power is a dead end field. Nuclear power plants are decreasing in number in the US and will ultimately be zero. You are prepping yourself for a career that will be obsolete in 20 years. Go ahead and make the change now. Are you technical? Get some IT training. Are you a mechanic? Get some training for Electrical line work, Auto mechanic work, etc. I can't think of much else that would not directly cross to some other industry (Engineering, HR, marketing, accounting). Unless your talent is resistance to radiation and swimming in the reactor tank, I'm pretty sure you can find another career. Good luck.
working to death wrote:
lalalalal wrote:
what industry do you work in?
nuclear power
working to death,
In this economy, you should not be working 70 hours a week, 60, or even 50. Go find a normal 40 hour a week job, or become a consultant and work when you want.