Good Afternoon!
Lots of thinking has been happening
here and I wished it was as serene as
the picture above!
Maybe you wise folks in blogland can
help a friend with her thoughts.
1. Do I change jobs after 15 years?
An opportunity has been placed in
my hands, something I have wanted
for a long time-but there is a big ? I
won't go into it...but I will say the
big ? goes along with the offer. Last
year was HORRIBLE and I feel that
this opportunity has come at a great
time.
BUT... what to do? Sorry to be so
vague.
2. Mr. Ken has had a HUGE Gout
flare-up with several visits to the Dr.
Lots of projects are on hold now until
we can get Mr. back to being 100 % and
that is so frustrating for both of us.
This particular bout has been harder to
get rid of and my husband is NOT at all
patient when he doesn't feel good. He
IS getting there but it is a very slow
process.
3. What is up in Blogland?
Is blogging going bye bye?
Is it because it is Summer?
Is it because of Facebook
or Pinterest?
I have seen readership go down and
comments too. I have looked at some
of the more "popular" blogs too and
they don't have the comments they
used to. Maybe people are just
popping in and out instead of leaving
comments.
I love to see comments, I enjoy connecting
with everyone that way. Oh well...Thanks
for listening!!
That's what's in my head this week. It's
kinda like that new Pixar movie coming
out with all the characters in your head.
~Keep on Dreaming~
So sorry about Mr. Ken. Hope he gets better soon. Change jobs? Yes. Is blogging dying? No, but social media is expanding. There are more ways to connect than there were a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteMr. is getting there slowly, thanks!
DeleteStill working on this job thing but
thanks for your thoughts.
I so agree that there is so more to the
social media world.
M : )
What a tough decision you have! It would be easier if you loved your present job and it sounds like you might not?? Hope your Mr. Ken starts to mend soon. I think blogging is alive and well. I'm guilty of checking in and leaving without commenting. I plan to do better.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
Last year I did not love my job for sure!
DeleteUsually I am of the belief that if you don't like something, try to change it but.... this is a hard one!
Mr. K is getting there slowly, thanks!
I wasn't trying to out anyone on the comment thing, just trying to figure out what might be changing in the good ol' world of blogging.😊
M : )
It depends on what the big ? is! Hard decision! But change is always good and your learning curve goes way up when you change positions. Looking back, I had some great jobs and some horrible jobs but I never regretted the people I met or the new skills I acquired!
ReplyDeleteHope Mr. Ken recovers soon:)
For me, it is hard to get everything done right now with the beginning of summer and blog, too! I plan to do better also!
Again, sorry about the vagueness of the ? It is hard definitely.
DeleteMr. Ken is on the mend just a bit slow.
I know exactly what you are talking about on getting stuff done. I am more behind than ever.
Take care.
M : )
Good question about blogging. I just came off of a two-month break because life got so busy. But I have missed my blog and I miss checking in with everyone. I have a facebook account and I love Pinterest. But there is something about blogging that is more personal and I love the connections.
ReplyDeleteSuch a hard decision with your job. I agree with Lottie that change can be good, sometimes you just have to jump in after weighing all the options.
I hope Mr. K is feeling better soon.
Happy summer, Melinda!
I am sure you spent a lot of time with your precious Grandaughter! What fun. Breaks are good.
DeleteI agree about the connections---it's like having a bunch of friends all over the place.
Jumping is is fine, I don't want to regret the change though.
Mr. Ken is slowly getting there, thanks!
Happy summer to you too!!
M : )
I say go for it! If you've wanted it for a long time and the ? isn't so bad. The question is, do you want to still be where you are a year from now, and wondering what might have been if you had taken a chance and moved on. Change is a good thing!
ReplyDeleteI just took a little vacation from blogging and re-charged, but it still seems alive and well along with all the other social media sites.
Good luck to you and Mr. Ken too!
Thanks for your great advice!
DeleteLot's to think about.
Hopefully we can get Mr. Ken 100% soon!
M :)
Weigh out the pros and cons, and see which column looks better, then go with that.
ReplyDeleteAs for Ken's gout.... have him take concentrated cheery juice. It works!! You can buy it on Amazon, and I know gout sufferers that swear by it.
Blogging.... well, there are times that it seems like it can eat up a big amount of time, and with summer here I think everyone is busy enjoying good weather.
I don't mind if people just come by to read my blog, and if they don't have time to leave a comment, I understand. I still enjoy blogging and love 'journaling' what's going on around here .
Hope that you have a great week.
~K.
I have made a "Pros and Cons" list and
Deleteit is helpful but... there is so much to think about
with this new opportunity.
We have seen the Cherry Juice, I had forgot
about it.
Blogging...
I just keep plugging away because I like you enjoy the "journaling" aspect of it.
Thanks !
M :)