Resigning job for volunteering

Maybe that will be a good. Breaker for her. And dealing with this kind of people will help her regain herself. What is good for you may be bad for her. And it is going to be a noble task. Maybe she thinks that " money" or that job is not really worth it. She doesn't mind about these materials self glorification. Hmmmm just crossed my mind was the"volunteering" caused the divorce?

Well, I also feel your situation - having a friend who has your dream job. And that concept of dream job makes you think that she wasted her chance and the opportunity. After all, she can work and earn and still have a relationship in the future.but I really think that it is her own decision and what she might be going through is not really visible, perhaps she needs a change of scenery or a different purpose in life.It happens in many people and it happens in any point in life. The only thing you can do is understand and support her. She has her reason and maybe she has the right way to do the things she wants in life.

One of my friends lost her husband and a few months later she decided to quit her job and spend her time on volunteering and classes (not career related subjects but other subjects that she was interested in learning more about) I must admit that my first reaction was similar to yours and I didn't understand that she wanted to quit her job because it was a very good job. Today She lives from the money that her husband left her and she is perfectly happy that way. I am happy that she enjoys her new lifestyle and didn't regret her decision about quitting her job. Your friend might or might not regret her desicion about quitting her job, but she might also regret it if she doesn't try the things that she dreams about like volunteering. Sometimes you have to take a chance and follow your dreams and it sounds like she has decided to do that. I think that you should support her decision. I understand that you don't agree with it, and of course you can give her advice and tell her what you think, but it up to her to decide if she wants to take your advice or not, because ultimately it is her own decision.

I really can't say that I think that your friend is making the wrong decision. I think that there are a lot of people that have a calling at some point during their lives to do something that will help other people. Now when people do have these kinds of callings, they aren't necessarily doing things for any kind of wealth and these special types of people often live their lives in poverty. However when a person has a calling, there is nothing that you can do to talk a person out of these things.

Its hard to change her mind if that makes her happy. If for her is the right thing to do and that makes her happy, let her be. She's happy for what she's doing. Maybe she has a passionate to help children like in Africa.

I feel that maybe your girl friend doesn't found any fulfillment from her current job even though in other people's opinion it's the very good job to get but for her it's maybe doesn't satisfy her. Or maybe she just frustated about something and want to change her pace so she choose to volunteer and help people who hurt can ease her pain as well.

I think it is so wonderful that she wants to do something like this. It isnt something I would ever want to do but the people who do give up their well paying jobs and go out and do things like this to just help others are truly amazing people.

Well, I must say that I personally have a certain admiration for people who do volunteer work. I think that this girl has opened her heart and is something stronger than she, like a "call" in wanting to go to underdeveloped countries to do volunteer. You must be happy just for the fact that she is happy! Today I have to admit that this kind of person, unfortunately you can find very few. I believe that some countries have precisely the need of people like your girlfriend. Sometimes this "call" I think it should touch, even we a little more deeply.

I have never had things so good where she had a good paying job and such... But if I ever got a good paying job I wouldnever leave it for anything because I know what its like to truly have nothing... How is she going to eat? How is she going to buy things she needs without a job? Unless she is unbelievably rich than I get it. To me this kind of thinking is nice that she wants to help but I just hope she has a plan on how she's going to live with no money!

hi dee777,i can understand that you dont want her to leave since you love her but from her point of view she is doing something she wants to do- helping people which is very noble. i feel you should support her in this and if your love is strong, she will come back to you. i hope things work out for the best.

Why do you want to change her mind? This is not about having a well payed job but about a job that will fullfill you (her). Also this is not your life but hers. I would do exactly the same as she if I had the opportunity to go.

Wow,both of these jobs are sacred and hard,your friend is a really kind-hearted people,I just want to say,May the kinds a lifetime of safety.

Hi dee. Well don't take me wrong but I would really find it difficult to have a relationship with someone who has such ambitions. If it is for short term that she is taking up volunteering then it is fine or else I think relationship is not her priority. I can see this working only if you join her as well in volunteering. All the best with your relationship. And have a nice day ... -=SuperShames=-

Your girlfriend has been hurt. Divorce is painful. So, perhaps she feels that by helping people who have been hurt, she can find some comfort and closure to her divorce. Volunteering is a positive and good thing to do. So, she is feeling that if she can help to heal others, she can heal herself. Healing others is a good way to heal yourself. I support her in the decision she is making to help others.

She might regret that decision later on but as you said there is no way you can change your mind. She seems to be running away from something. This must be part of the separation anxiety that results from divorce.

Hi can your friend afford Not working? Maybe for Your friend a change of Jobs is something she Needs now. Something different To do.since your friend leaving her job and it your dream job. Can she help you get the job She leaving? Some times change Is good for all.OK have good day.

Hi Dee, I am actually a very practical person...and I don't want to risk things like that. But I totally forgot that I did that action before. I did resigned with my previous job not because I want to continue on my profession and the only way for that is to volunteer. And I did for two days...and was gone since I got hired in an institution which would allow me to work with my profession with pay, not just volunteering. I mean, I can see that your friend is really very kind...and I can feel that she is happy to do than continue her work. Have a great day!

Hi there, It is not for me to say this for her but I think she got mad of her life after the divorced, my gosh! I cannot imagine what's gone in her to did that thing. You should not stop convincing her to stay or find better job that will not put her in that different situation as you say so... Good luck!

I can stand on your point of view ,but people shouldn't live merely for themselves ,your girlfriend knows this and she is the most beautiful .At any rate , you have reasons to be proud of her and support her soul and heart!

This is not a good idea. She will work as a volunteer and will receive no salary but we cannot blame her. Maybe it's her passion to be with those people. She maybe have a helping heart. Good luck to your friend!Just support her cause! :)