Comments on: Leaving the Bridge Unburned

By: Christine(Yuna)

Christine(Yuna) — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 05:52:14 +0000

Thanks guys! My Dad is a dog.. well. Ok, not exactly how I want to describe my Dad, but you know what i mean.. And yes, it did bring good news. Check out my new post.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:11:06 +0000

I understand that “The Year of The Dog” is supposed to bring good things…

By: CY

CY — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:02:43 +0000

hey yuna:

Not sure if you celebrate Chinese New year in States, but hey, it starts this sunday! so, wish you a very happy chinese new year and best wishes!

By: Kayll

Kayll — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:31:46 +0000

Wow, you go girl!

By: Christine(Yuna)

Christine(Yuna) — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:56:09 +0000

Haha!! True!.. I am actually about to write another post regarding what’s happening next.. Apparently, my management does not want to let me go and putting offers on the table… I am not backing down from my two criteria: 1) Local job 2) no more than 45 hours a week and absolutely no weekend works

Stay tuned! And I like that jammie idea!

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:30:49 +0000

Christina,

Your bravery will inspire all of those who fantasize about leaving a toxic and non-creative business scenario.

Any ideas about what’s next?

p.s. If you find yourself at home, without a position in the near future, don’t be afraid to stay in your jammies on certain mornings and watch Ellen! (lol).

By: Christine(Yuna)

Christine(Yuna) — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 03:19:54 +0000

Hi Jen, Thanks! I guess 1/3 of my bravery comes from the feeling of “being fed up” and 1/3 comes from family/friends support and last 1/3 comes from knowing that I have a contigency plan.. that is, I know I can be out of job for an extend period of time and still be able to survive.

So I thought about the worst case scenario and I know I will be OK. So I made the move… Everytime if we consider the worst case scenario and still be able to come up with plans to deal with it, then make the move…

Good luck to you too!

By: Christine(Yuna)

Christine(Yuna) — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:15:48 +0000

Thanks Kayll…Yes, I set aside an emergency fund for me to last comfortably for 7+ months or frugally for about 10 months. So I know I am covered.
I wrecked my car about 3, 4 months ago and have since been driving company rental. I thought about buying Lexus and Highlander, but after going to the LA auto show, I think a RAV4 will just do fine. So if I start to have income again, I will just stick with a basic fun car.

By: Kayll

Kayll — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:47:50 +0000

Good for you! What an amazing statement to yourself – confirming that your health and sanity matters regardless of the paycheck, etc. Also, I’m sure it helps knowing that you made sure your finances were in order first. You had mentioned having enough savings to do this.

I’m getting a huge tax refund this year and was contemplating getting a new car. However, I should really save in case I want to change careers. I love reading about what you are doing. It’s so motivational.