Life changes, a whole new chapter

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Howdy fellas.

Been a few days since I’ve been on. Quit my job Monday morning and have just been processing everything. Upper management of a large HVAC company, 6 figures, good insurance. For being 28 I was proud of where my career had taken me, but holy shit everything just caught up with me. Stressed out up at 230 and too anxious to go back to sleep, fire after fire to put out daily. I think my problem was I was too supportive, I never said no to anyone and helped whoever with whatever. Phone always on, calls from the guys nights and weekends. Kept trying to push and push, but I was just done.

It’s liberating to take some time for the first time in my life to decide what I would ENJOY doing. I fell into HVAC at 14 and just never did anything different. Then started making good money so never left. But it’s time for a change.

Going to take 3-4 months off work. Going to be a better husband, better friend, and better family member as I always pushed everyone off because I was too busy.

Look out for yourself ladies and gentlemen. My mental health was taking a bad turn, so I felt this was best and would empower others to do the same. No shame in making a change. I am not a quitter, but it’s time I invest in myself and my own happiness
 
Great to hear that. Still trying to work through the anxiety of not working, but my wife is really helping in that regard on trying to get my mind right and to just enjoy some time for myself for once. I’ve always been neglectful of my personal relationships with friends and family so I’m using this time a lot towards making up for lost time.
 
Don’t blame you. You’re way too young to be miserable. Life is truly too short.

What you want to do next after your hiatus?
 
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Good for you. I also did a similar thing about 16 years ago. Old boss was charging customers for things he was not doing. I couldn’t be a dishonest person and I told the customer what he was doing and left the company. I lost a friend that was the owner and I had been there for 8 years. Took about 6 months for myself and then started a business with another friend of mine I’m partners in now part time. And work full time at a government job.
We all need a mental break to collect ourselves and figure out what we are doing. Never too late to start something new. Do what you enjoy. And be happy / proud in what you do. Family is first.
 
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Good for you bud! It’s a hard thing to do but I think you did the right thing. I was a few years older when I went through the same shit. It seems selfish but if you take a little time to focus on your self and what is important to you, you won’t regret it. Besides your a skilled tradesman, if worse came to worse you will never have a hard time getting a job.
 
Good choice bro. Family and friends is the whole reason you’re working in the first place. At least you were able to see what was going on early enough to address it, that doesn’t always happen. And I’ve seen the next generation of tradesmen coming up and I promise you there are a myriad of jobs out there for a guy with 14 years experience. Enjoy the time off.
 
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