I've worked for 2 people, self centered narcissistic micro managers what's in it for me type for 35 years. I made a life improving decision to go to the corporate workforce and after two weeks I love it! 

When I leave I LEAVE. Nothing but family matters when I clock out now. They don't even know my phone number. 

I took a small pay cut but the nonexistent stress evens it out by way far. My beer and stress eating make up the difference plus some. 

Money is time don't jive anymore. How I spend my time is #1 now. So now my time is worth more than money to me as it should be to everyone else too.

Smell the roses my friends.

Congrats!  Glad you could make the jump.  It's nice to be able to leave work at work and enjoy family and friends when the work day is done. 🍺🍺🍺

Congrats Cliff

Congrats cliff! No stress is well worth it! 

Absolutely outstanding decision! Congratulations on taking the leap. You already know how happy you are now, just wait. It gets better.

 

Glad you're happier.

So just how corporate are we talking?  Are we talking "Now I understand Dilbert, and it's really really funny" kind of corporate?

But whatever the details, Just glad you're happier!   

Sounds like you're on the right road.....enjoy the ride.

Good for you Cliff.  I did something similar, but stayed within the same company.  I went from a high-stress job that was very rewarding 5% of the time to a simple non-rewarding job that I can walk away from at the end of the day and I don't have to think about work until the next morning.  Work/life balance is more important than anything else.

15 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

Glad you're happier.

So just how corporate are we talking?  Are we talking "Now I understand Dilbert, and it's really really funny" kind of corporate?

But whatever the details, Just glad you're happier!   

Nothing like Dilbert. I still need to wash my hands BEFORE I take a leak.

I've gone from buying building materials to selling them. I'm a people person, love to help people, so this is a good fit for me as get older. It's a huge company, Lowes building material. 

I'm most excited about getting my feet wet in the "new" business model everything is going to, computers! Half my day is working on a keyboard, the other is helping customers get what they need. My years of working for a general contractor were a great help in getting the position and pay. 

I see me retiring from this company. All the other, co-workers, benefits and the chain of command are fantastic. I can do anything (legal) and not get fired. Being personable has cemented my position with these folks and pretty much every other aspect of my life.

The Golden Rule I was taught. Not the stupid one that narcissist believe, "the man with the gold makes the rules". Don't live that lie.

Your life is usually what you make it.  Sounds like you've made yours a whole lot better.  Retirement did that for me.

I've got a few more years before I can retire so I figure I'll make them the best I can.

I didn't really want to post about something so personal but now I'm glad I did. All the positive replies from you guys have really made me feel good about my decision. 

Thank you all so very much! 

I don't like change but y'alls support has made a huge impact on me and my decision.

What a great group of friends I have here! I only hope my contributions are helpful to someone. 1 person at least and I sleep good tonight. 

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Big congrats on the move! Now about retirement... Been there since 2009 and still love it. Still have a boss, but she treats me pretty good most of the time.