I stayed for two decades in the same job because my father, someone from that generation who said staying in the same job shows fidelity and worthiness - otherwise no one would hire you as it would be too risky and training someone is expensive. As the years went on it became more toxic and I wanted to quit. But - the type of job I had had fewer and fewer opening in my area...in my area. Finally, I asked for a reference and advised them I would leave as soon as a job was offered. Within a month, I was offered a job. My old job showed me how glad there were to get rid of me. Then the next job only kept me for a year. I was devastated. I had just travelled over 1300 miles to reach that job and get set up. Their policy stated that it was to be treated as an annual job. I was assured to get the job again since it was hard to fill. Then an indigenous person (with no experience) applied and got the job. She would be trained. I was let go. I am now so far north I can see Santa's workshop. I had to quit because there is no housing for any non-indigenous people as of August 1st. But they need me and the next closest place to rent a residence is two hours away. I was forced to leave, but no one wanted me to go. The point of this story is, I put my resume up on boards. I was hired immediately! I am worthy, I am highly skilled, I am a good person who is wanted for my skill set and great attitude. If I had only started my upward climb earlier, I would have been higher administration by retirement as opposed to middle management. GO FOR IT! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! Life is not rough for long - all things change.

I stayed for two decades in the same job because my father, someone from that generation who said staying in the same job shows fidelity and worthiness - otherwise no one would hire you as it would be too risky and training someone is expensive. As the years went on it became more toxic and I wanted to quit. But - the type of job I had had fewer and fewer opening in my area...in my area. Finally, I asked for a reference and advised them I would leave as soon as a job was offered. Within a month, I was offered a job. My old job showed me how glad there were to get rid of me. Then the next job only kept me for a year. I was devastated. I had just travelled over 1300 miles to reach that job and get set up. Their policy stated that it was to be treated as an annual job. I was assured to get the job again since it was hard to fill. Then an indigenous person (with no experience) applied and got the job. She would be trained. I was let go. I am now so far north I can see Santa's workshop. I had to quit because there is no housing for any non-indigenous people as of August 1st. But they need me and the next closest place to rent a residence is two hours away. I was forced to leave, but no one wanted me to go. The point of this story is, I put my resume up on boards. I was hired immediately! I am worthy, I am highly skilled, I am a good person who is wanted for my skill set and great attitude. If I had only started my upward climb earlier, I would have been higher administration by retirement as opposed to middle management. GO FOR IT! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! Life is not rough for long - all things change.