A Moment of Insight

[wanderer03]

This morning I had a rather profound moment of insight. I realized that a recurring pattern of my life has been to always be searching for the next big thing or something better than what I have. This usually includes some form of impulsive excitement and almost always ends in disappointment and cynicism. Is it very human not to feel content with what we have? Why is it that I tend to be impulsive and "fire from the hip." Is this a sign of being on the spectrum?

I'm dissatisfied with my current job and I found myself looking on the help wanted ads on craigslist for something better, whatever that may be. A light bulb went off and I realized whatever I am searching for is not necessarily better than what I have now. How does one know when it's really and truly time to make a change in one's life?

I am sorry that what I have written is so scattered. I am just trying to make sense of it all. I am torn between wanting to accelerate a transition from being an employee to being my own independent contractor and following a steady, slow, and wise transition towards the end goal. Ugh, does anyone understand what I am getting at?

 

[Rayner]

I understand what you are saying. I often find myself in the same position.

 

[clg114]

This morning I had a rather profound moment of insight. I realized that a recurring pattern of my life has been to always be searching for the next big thing or something better than what I have. This usually includes some form of impulsive excitement and almost always ends in disappointment and cynicism. Is it very human not to feel content with what we have? Why is it that I tend to be impulsive and "fire from the hip." Is this a sign of being on the spectrum?

I'm dissatisfied with my current job and I found myself looking on the help wanted ads on craigslist for something better, whatever that may be. A light bulb went off and I realized whatever I am searching for is not necessarily better than what I have now. How does one know when it's really and truly time to make a change in one's life?

I am sorry that what I have written is so scattered. I am just trying to make sense of it all. I am torn between wanting to accelerate a transition from being an employee to being my own independent contractor and following a steady, slow, and wise transition towards the end goal. Ugh, does anyone understand what I am getting at?

I think that it depends on your personality type. However, I do not think that it is natural to be completely satisfied with what we have, never moving forward. What fun would that be. Trying new things and getting further ahead makes life interesting. There never has been a very successful person who did not make a few mistakes along the way. The trick is to learn from your mistakes. If you really want to be a independent contractor, then you should give it a try. While your still young enough to give it a good shot.