being comfortable with Change.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Without change life would be awfully boring. I can't fathom why people would take the one thing in life that is truly their own - their time - and waste it doing the same thing over and over endlessly, particularly something they don't like particularly much (like most people tend to think about their jobs). A job is a means to an end. One thing that drives me nuts about New England is how people tend to live and die by their jobs and define themselves by them. It's a very regional thing. One should care about what they do and do it well but not define themselves by it. It happens to an extent I've never seen anywhere else I've lived.

Finally I agree with not engaging in "change for change's sake" but using it as a tool to make oneself better or happier. If something bugs you - DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!! You have exactly two options: (1) piss and moan or (2) change it. It really is that simple.

Finally I'll just say (as has been) that the only constant in the universe is change. Nothing is static. Learn ways to deal with changing situations, know yourself, hone your values and you'll deal successfully with whatever life throws at you. Simply trying to be a rock and assuming you're invincible or that you've got it all figured out will end badly - nobody is and what works today might not tomorrow.

All the best.

[bri450sl]

I've been at the same job with the same boss for 25 years. And this is in the IT field! I guess I don't like change either. But to be honest, I don't think I can find anything better.

[Chocaholic]

It depends on the scope. Just bought a new motorcycle and thrilled about it. New toys, vacation spots, restaurants...bring it on.

But the big stuff...work, city, home all have potential to be disasters as many of us have experienced. Some of it comes from getting older and having responsibilities...in my case, two kids in college and one in HS. Lots at stake and as such, "life" changes always leave a pit in the gut that only sometimes resolve themselves in a positive way. Guess it's the old, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality.

[sammyg2]

I hate change.
It always ends up in my right front pocket and jingles when I walk and if I let too much of it accumulate it can get pretty heavy.
That's when I take it out of my pocket and put it on the dresser, where my daughter or wife snags it. they know the dresser is open season.


A guy walks into the bank with 5 large sacks of pennies, nickels and dimes. Ball cap on crooked, pants down around his knees, boxers hanging out. Looks like a Senator

He says, I want to cash this in, OK?

The teller is a bit surprised by the volume of coinage and asks him, "Wow, did you hoard all this yourself?"
He replies, "no not just me. My sister whored most of it".

[sugarwood]

If you don't want change, it simply means you are already content.
People who want change are generally unsatisfied.
If you desire to crave change, start living an unhappy life that you hate.

[ossiblue]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

I hate change.
It always ends up in my right front pocket and jingles when I walk and if I let too much of it accumulate it can get pretty heavy.
That's when I take it out of my pocket and put it on the dresser, where my daughter or wife snags it. they know the dresser is open season.


A guy walks into the bank with 5 large sacks of pennies, nickels and dimes. Ball cap on crooked, pants down around his knees, boxers hanging out. Looks like a Senator

He says, I want to cash this in, OK?

The teller is a bit surprised by the volume of coinage and asks him, "Wow, did you hoard all this yourself?"
He replies, "no not just me. My sister whored most of it".

Okay, Sammy's got my vote.