@Headhurts I think you already know the answer to your question – you’re staying at your job. But, you needed to express yourself, talk it over, and think it through.
You’ll move away in 7 months. Changing jobs – taking a “permanent” position elsewhere, all the while knowing that you’ll leave soon – wouldn’t be fair to either your new employer or yourself.
So, how can you tolerate your current job until April?
- Remember that time can fly by very quickly, especially when you’re planning a major life change. You’re preparing to relocate to a different region; that’s huge, and the plans will occupy your time while the anticipation distracts you.
- The holidays are coming. The holiday season can be fun, and it can really give people a mini-sabbatical from their regular routines. From Halloween through New Years, life is just different and maybe better.
- Keep reminding yourself that you’re a short-timer. Nothing at work matters anymore. No, I’m not suggesting that you slack-off and become irresponsible, just that you find great pleasure in knowing that your situation isn’t forever. There’s an end in sight, and it’ll get closer with each passing day.
- Become the pleasant, agreeable worker who’s friendly, but not a friend, and who’s as quiet and inconspicuous as possible. Don’t turn into Eddie Haskell (nobody likes a suck-up), but be harmless, don’t offend, and don’t provoke strong feelings or hostility (everyone likes that person).