dknight's Journal: Is this normal? (changing jobs)

This is going to be a bit unusual for one of my journal posts here, but oh well.

I had a job interview yesterday. I wasnt REALLY looking for something else, but I hate the area I live in (and its really expensive), and I dont particularly like my job (though I enjoy the people and environment).

It is more or less my dream job - it gets me back into systems administration instead of just being a VTC puke. It is in a gorgeous area, and a cheaper one too, and it comes with a HUGE raise.

They offered me the job. Now, obviously, I took it. My 2 weeks notice goes in Monday probably. My current employer is aware, and unhappy. Why? He doesnt want me to leave. He really tried hard to get me to stay, and you know what? I feel bad about that. I know, I'm a DOD contractor, I'm supposed to be a total mercenary, but I just dont work that way. I am grateful to the company for giving me a job and a paycheck, and I'm sorry to be leaving them.

And now, of course, I'm anxious. Job transitions are hard. What if I dont like the job? The pay system is different and I'll be going a few weeks without a pay check, will I be ok? Are we going to move (that would give my wife a horrible commute, but we could get a larger and nicer place), and if so, when? Did I make the right decision?

God I hate uncertainty

Feeling the same

[jlechem]

Quick intro saw your post from a link on another users page. I'm in the same situation. I'm a DOD contractor (blood suckers as the USAF says) who is moving to a new job. Longer drive, more money, yadda yadda. This time around I have to get a security clearance and that has me on edge a bit. Who wants the governer poking into your life. I've just decided to go balls in and work hard and the let the chips fall. If you can do the job don't worry everything else will fall into place.