"Nobody should have to go to work thinking, 'Oh this is the place that I might die today.' That's what a hospital is for. An office is for not dying." --Michael Scott, The Office, "Stress Relief"
I didn't watch the episode of "The Office" that aired after the Superbowl because I got distracted, so today when I took a break from packing I decided to check it out. In the first few moments, Michael Scott gave me a necessary moment of clarity. Unexpected, but pretty cool.
I had been packing up my belongings and wondering if I'm making the right decision. Should I run away from the problem, should I worry so much about protecting myself, should I throw away everything I've worked for because I'm scared? I know the answer to all of those things is yes--I may be homeless and unemployed, but at least I'm alive. I could get hit by a bus tomorrow, but at least I wouldn't be living in fear of that happening.
Michael Scott is correct. I shouldn't work in a place where I go into work thinking I might die there. As a result, I'm quite happy with my decision to quit and move away from this dangerous situation.
Since this is supposedly a health/fitness/awesomeness blog, I should tell you all that rather than a conventional workout I have spent my day lifting heavy boxes and packing like a madwoman. Hey, at least I'm burning calories! Also, I've eaten far too many fast food salads lately. But that's better than fast food burgers, I'm sure.
Back to my boxes and tape...
1 comment:
I think you're doing the right thing, for what it's worth.
Is it weird that I actually kind of like moving? It reminds me of our childhood...haha. If I wasn't sick and didn't live halfway around the world I'd come over to help you pack!
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