The Price of Happiness
Back in September I had mentioned that my husband decided to leave the job he was working at to work for another company. He was romanced with strong promises, more money and a promising career. When he started, he was pleasantly surprised at how many opportunities were presented to him.
About 6 weeks after he was hired, the company restructured and eliminated 20 regional managers, one of them being the person who recruited him, his boss. With his new boss came a new culture and and a work environment he grew to detest.
For the last 3 months, I can not think of a day where he came home and felt it was a good day. Our conversations were mostly about his job and all the issues he was having with it. He was miserable at work and I was stressed watching him go through this.
He debated about going back to the company he left back in September. I encouraged him to call his previous boss and test the waters. The District Manager at his old job LOVED the idea and welcomed him back. One catch, his position (General Manager) was no longer available, but there was an availability for the Assistant Manager’s position instead. Of course, this meant a cut in the salary he use to make with them.
He asked me my opinion. If you remember from my post in September, this was a job he loved. I didn’t have to think about it.
Me: That would be amazing to be able to work at (company) again. You loved it there.
Hubby: It would be a cut in salary and a lower position. But my District Manager assured me that if there were any expansions in the future, I would be first in line.
Me: We will adjust to the difference in salary. If this is what you want, I support you.
Hubby: Really, even if it means that I left for more money and now am coming back 4 months later with a lesser position and less money than I made when I first worked there?
I answered him and I meant every word, “I have no issue whatsoever with that. I want you to be happy”.
Yes, his salary just got cut by 24% but if that means that he is passionate about his career and where he spends 9 hours of his day every day, I’m all for it.
I think we both learned an important lesson from this experience.
I think you’re an amazing wife. I agree, you can’t put a price on happiness. We went through cut backs as well, but stayed with what makes us happy. There’s nothing like it
Adjustments are always a part of life. What a great example you are!
Excellent job. You will also be happy in the long run. He won’t be so grouchy when he comes home. As long as you can do it that is great.
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I think that it is wonderful that you are supporting your husbands happiness. His happiness and motivation will come a raise. Because the company will see the success in his eyes. It is hard working somewhere that you are unhappy. It usually adds to bad health. So a cut in the pay is WAY better then losing his job because of bad attitude and conflict! Which might have happened if he stayed there.
Coodoo’s to you!!
Lynn
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If you love a job, the pay cut isn’t as bad. If you hate it, it would be horrendous!
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Happiness is priceless. It is good that he gets to work on something he is passionate about; that is the most important.
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Aww.. that’s a very inspiring post.. Surely, happiness on your partner is really a priority regardless of any amount of money. Money can be found anywhere but happiness and satisfaction? Well, you got to look for it.
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I applaud your support for your husband. One must see the long view or the big picture to get through short-term inconveniences. Cheers!
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