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I don't like being too public about it.... suffice it to say I oversee the security systems for a financial institution.
Hey JJ,
I don't know if I can really offer any practical advice, but I'd like to offer you some moral support. I currently am struggling with a very similar issue; I have been in my career for 8 or 9 years now (I started when I was in college) and I feel very unfulfilled. I feel like I've worked very hard for very long and made very little progress. Despite being well renowned in my company, and among my clients, for being someone who can handle anything: the promotions and wages just aren't following in suit. It's led me to wonder if I am in the wrong career, if there is something more important for me to be doing... If I am missing out on my true calling. Well I'm still not positive, it could be that I am supposed to wait. However, I feel I have been prompted by God to another path that didn't completely turn my world upside down (YET.) Which is good, because i can't quit my job and take a major risk on a new career path: I have a wife and two kids. This is getting long winded, suffice it to say after much prayer, and many conversations with others, I feel God has given me the idea to write a book on an issue common among Christians. So I am pursuing that, as well as working my normal job. I hope that God provides you an equally accommodating path to follow.
PS. glad to see other Christians around here.
I don't know if I can really offer any practical advice, but I'd like to offer you some moral support. I currently am struggling with a very similar issue; I have been in my career for 8 or 9 years now (I started when I was in college) and I feel very unfulfilled. I feel like I've worked very hard for very long and made very little progress. Despite being well renowned in my company, and among my clients, for being someone who can handle anything: the promotions and wages just aren't following in suit. It's led me to wonder if I am in the wrong career, if there is something more important for me to be doing... If I am missing out on my true calling. Well I'm still not positive, it could be that I am supposed to wait. However, I feel I have been prompted by God to another path that didn't completely turn my world upside down (YET.) Which is good, because i can't quit my job and take a major risk on a new career path: I have a wife and two kids. This is getting long winded, suffice it to say after much prayer, and many conversations with others, I feel God has given me the idea to write a book on an issue common among Christians. So I am pursuing that, as well as working my normal job. I hope that God provides you an equally accommodating path to follow.
PS. glad to see other Christians around here.
So..... how's everyone? (yes I'm going crazy with impatience)
SUN said
Shanks you are adorable, the suits cute
Lol, thank you. I had to force myself to smile, despite being at work, because I didn't want to scare everyone. I usually look pretty grumpy.
lol whoops. Sorry.
Yes, I know exactly what you mean. Being involved in a great story is worth the lesson in patience... even if I only accept that truth reluctantly. Looking forward to seeing where this plot goes.
Jeff was happy to find Dahlia in good spirits, he always found her cheerful demeanor charming. It gave him hope for the future of the Uisilons, perhaps for his own future though he tried not to think about that. The air seemed somehow still outside today. It was eerily calm, yet the warm breeze soothing. 'It's going to be a good day.' Jeff tried to assure himself internally, while groaning externally at the effort of beginning their day. As he climbed out onto the fire escape to Join Dahlia, sudden aches and pains shot through his muscles reminding him again of the troubles he encountered the previous night. He realized Dahlia hadn't seemed to notice his freshly bruised eye and sighed in relief, 'perhaps it's not as noticeable as I thought.' He took one last glance into the apartment, wondering if he'd forgotten something, then turned to look down at Dahlia's smiling face.
"I suppose you have a point, though it may be a little optimistic to hope for good things at this point." His voice was low and introspective, as was common for him. With minor hesitation he thought about her question. "Yes, let's do this. What are our goals today?" Jeff inquired as Dahlia descended the steps. Being as exhausted as he was, Jeff didn't even think to get ahead of Dahlia before she dropped to the street; though he grunted his frustrations after the fact. "You know I hate it when you do that." He commented casually before throwing himself over the railing and to the street from the third floor.
Jeff's feet hit the pavement hard. He stumbled ever so slightly, quickly regaining his composure in an effort to down play the error. It was a jump he had made dozens of times, but he had forgotten to consider his current state. Straightening himself out, Jeff rolled his shoulders and looked around a long moment before turning his attention back to his youthful companion. He offered her a light smile and suddenly spoke with more enthusiasm than before "Breakfast!" The mere thought of it was making his mouth water. "I've come across some money..." Reaching into his pocket, Jeff grabbed a hand full of paper bills and held them out to Dahlia. "The mundanes really aren't good at holding on to their belongings sometimes." He added with a crooked grin. He watched Dahlia's face with an arched eyebrow, hopeful that she was as excited by the concept of warm food and coffee as he was. Getting caught up in his enthusiasm, Jeff headed off towards the main street, though he was careful not to walk too fast; something he had almost begrudgingly learned to do when the two were first paired together. As he walked, though, his mind began to wander: he wondered what Asa was up to, what he was planning, and if the time was right for Jeff to reveal the fruits of his labor.
"I suppose you have a point, though it may be a little optimistic to hope for good things at this point." His voice was low and introspective, as was common for him. With minor hesitation he thought about her question. "Yes, let's do this. What are our goals today?" Jeff inquired as Dahlia descended the steps. Being as exhausted as he was, Jeff didn't even think to get ahead of Dahlia before she dropped to the street; though he grunted his frustrations after the fact. "You know I hate it when you do that." He commented casually before throwing himself over the railing and to the street from the third floor.
Jeff's feet hit the pavement hard. He stumbled ever so slightly, quickly regaining his composure in an effort to down play the error. It was a jump he had made dozens of times, but he had forgotten to consider his current state. Straightening himself out, Jeff rolled his shoulders and looked around a long moment before turning his attention back to his youthful companion. He offered her a light smile and suddenly spoke with more enthusiasm than before "Breakfast!" The mere thought of it was making his mouth water. "I've come across some money..." Reaching into his pocket, Jeff grabbed a hand full of paper bills and held them out to Dahlia. "The mundanes really aren't good at holding on to their belongings sometimes." He added with a crooked grin. He watched Dahlia's face with an arched eyebrow, hopeful that she was as excited by the concept of warm food and coffee as he was. Getting caught up in his enthusiasm, Jeff headed off towards the main street, though he was careful not to walk too fast; something he had almost begrudgingly learned to do when the two were first paired together. As he walked, though, his mind began to wander: he wondered what Asa was up to, what he was planning, and if the time was right for Jeff to reveal the fruits of his labor.
So I decided to join in the fun this morning. Took this picture in my office. Be kind, I know I need a haircut LOL.
Lol Yeah. Well you've given us a very interesting plot to explore, and the people who have gotten involved are all so unique and interesting, it's only natural to be eager. I can't stop thinking: why can't everyone else be online when I am? haha, oh well, I guess I'll have to focus on work for now.
Fair enough. Guh, the one problem I have with Group RP's is I get so impatient waiting for everyone else lol.
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