Scripture Help for a problem

[flyin high]

I am in a bit of a quandry right now. I am stuck in a job that I really don't enjoy...actually I'm miserable each day that I am here. The problem is that I feel like I should stay here because of some duty I have to my boss.

I recently had some interest in another job. The person I contacted wants to meet with me this week to discuss the position. I know that i would enjoy this job much more than the one I have.

I'm reading through my Bible, but i am looking for good scripure to read regarding making this decision and having the strength to leave this job if that time comes. I have a hard time telling people "no" or saying things that would make people angry at me. I really feel the need to please everyone (not very healthy, I know )

Thanks!

 

[bliz]

You feel a sense of duty to your boss. That's good. You should! Does your boss deserve good, competent workers? Are you doing your best possible job when you are there being miserable every day? Explore the other job and see what your options are. Your attitude is probably well known to your boss and he or she may frankly be just as glad to have an opportunity to hire someone who will be glad to be there.

 

[flyin high]

I try to do the best job I can while I am here, just because it would be wrong not to. But it probably shows on some days more than others. Honestly, I don't believe in what I am doing, i work in a non-profit organization and I am not completely behind what I am trying to do. So that's part of what makes it so hard. It's a noble venture, but it I am not passionate about it. I think that is a big part of non-profit work...you have to love what you are trying to do.

 

[Johnnz]

It is often sensible to move to a better job. You are unlikely to get a 'voice from heaven' reply to such an issue. God expects us to use common sense and make intelligent decisons. Unless you have a very strong inner conviction, which you know is god speaking to you to stay where you are, then there is no point inenduringa less than satisfactory job.

John
NZ

 

[HumbleBee]

Joshua 1:8-9 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success...Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. (I read these are predetermined paths!)

Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.

Psalm 139:16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.

Ephesians 6:7-8 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.