Anonymous discussion · Anxious
A former coworker called and mentioned his new package in another Gulf country
A former coworker called and mentioned his new package in another Gulf country. Much higher than mine, accommodation also included. I congratulated him, genuinely, but after the call I was sitting here thinking, so many years in this line and I am still counting every expense before sending money home. Maybe I should have pushed harder or changed earlier. My employer has given only small increments and I accepted because the job was steady. Now I feel I have wasted time somehow. Not that his success is wrong. I just wanted to hear that his expenses were also difficult, which is a bad thought, I know. I do want to check what other jobs are available, but moving at this age is not simple. If a new job fails, family will carry the consequences. I cannot touch the emergency money or children’s expenses just because I feel behind after one phone call. Can I update my CV and speak to recruiters quietly, without making any decision now? Or am I only reacting from wounded pride?