re: Possible job change.. I'm scared. Need OT advice.

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Or maybe he's not a wiener and can handle some stress in his life without going into full on bitch mode

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Have YOU ever made the kind of move he's contemplating--a move with a new kid on the way in a couple of weeks? If you accomplished this without stress or turmoil, it's probably because you have:
• The brain of a turtle
• A steady supply of xanax and Valium

I DID make the same kind of move the OP's thinking of making and I can tell you from personal experience, that the combination of new family member, new job, new company, new career--and in an unstable industry to boot--is going to make the next 1-2 years of this guy's life a roller coaster ride.

If it was just the guy himself, or him and his wife, I'd naturally say, Go for it. But NOT with a kid on the way.

Tell you what: have the guy report back to us in 6 months. If he says the move and transition were stress-free, I'll take the wiener/bitch label you hung on me. If, however, he reports that he regrets making the move, you'll then wear the Imbecile/Moron label I've got ready for you.