The worst example of being stuck between a rock and a hard place
Is that of being stuck in a job that is soul-crushing, that does not give space
To you for growth and professional development at all
In which you feel unmotivated, unvalued, small..
Yet you have no other option, you have to stay
You need to earn a living, there are bills to pay
This job that sucks the life out of you pays you adequately
When you think about quitting, you are reminded of this fact immediately…
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You fantasize about leaving your job to pursue
Your true passion, there must be ways to
Monetize your interests, to build a new business
Social media is full of stories showcasing such success
Why should your one precious life in an insipid job be spent
Why should your talent not be explored to a greater extent
Why are you whiling away your time where you are under-appreciated
Why have you not the life you desire yet created?
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Fueled by the audacity of your own thoughts, you decide
You would hand over your resignation with pride
And tell everyone you have planned to follow your passion
As you are imagining your supervisor’s expression
A message regarding a loan payment you get
Of course you cannot be allowed to forget
All the expenses that your current salary covers
You are back to the point around which this dilemma hovers..
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The thought of resignation from your job you suppress
You are stuck here, all those visions of success
Are unfortunately never going to materialize
You need job security (and the salary too), you realize
Passion...unbridled 