My job is killing me.....
 

well not in that sense,but do I really need this? The money is more than I have ever dreamed of but is almost 80 hours a week worth it? I know I had a 5 year plan,but I won't live that long at this pace.I have no time for anything at home or at work.I don't even have time to log on here. Maybe I'm ranting a bit,but is the money really worth it? I want my old job back.:(

Been there done that, that why I'm doing what I'm doing now. Still travel some but work less make less money but I could not be happier. Not much stress and I'm having fun again and spend more time with my wife and she is my best friend again. I know by reading your post you are a hard working guy and well respected. I wish you luck on what ever direction you decide to go. You will be in our prayers.

Ray

dam now you cant let me drive the chevelle because you work to much :)

Maureen and I thought about a 6 month plan tonight. Get our daughter and her fiancee squared awayand that is it.:)

A lot of people would give their eye teeth to just have a job in this economy, let alone one that pays well.

Talk to your boss and explain to him that you need to work less hours.

That is what I would do.

Some positions just don't work that way. The reason why the position is highly compensated is due to the long hours and rigorous demands.

Typically any management job is endless hours with salary pay. Most managers are told that they will typically work 50 hours a week, when the reality is you are there 60-80 hours a week. And then you take your job home with you. Then when you figure out what that salary really comes out to, with the hours that you actually work, sometimes it can be not much more than minimum wage. I only know this, because I have been in Restaurant Management my entire adult life.

Gary, your health and happiness is very important. Remember this doesn't only affect your health and happiness, it affects Maureen's. I know how important your family is, and I remember how excited you were when you first started at this place. You are a smart guy and I am sure that you will figure this one out.

Best of luck with your decision. And feel free to vent.

Just bustin on Gary a bit.

I used to be a GM manager for a major grocery store.
I was a lot younger and was working 80+ hrs a week.
It takes a toll on you and if I was to do it over again I would have requested less hours. I may have been demoted but I would have been a lot happier.
I stuck it out for way to long thinking the money was worth it. But how much is it worth when your always working or to tired to do anything but eat and sleep.

I left that job and never missed it.

Hope you at least got some time off this weekend.