01-08-2012, 12:43 PM
Take a break!
I went to grad school in my late 40's. For 2 intense years I went to class, studied US political history and the East Texas timber industry, wrote and defended my thesis, taught 2 freshman US History classes a semester and interned as an exhibit technician at the Texas Forestry Museum. By the time I had my MA in hand, I was burnt out! For a "change of scenery," I took a temporary job as a truck driver. The truck driving job turned into 15 years in the trucking business. Not only was it profitable, I actually enjoyed it. Best "career move" I ever made! I've not taught a history or government class since. I began fooling around with model railroad stuff a couple of years ago after partially retiring. I found even a hobby can get too intense if you let it... I recently took a break from my last model railroad project and after a couple of months decided to change directions and start on a new layout. I've followed your layout progress for some time. You're doing a fine job. It may be time though to just close the door on it for a while, step back and take a break. This is a hobby - You're not painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, you're building your model railroad and having fun doing it!
I went to grad school in my late 40's. For 2 intense years I went to class, studied US political history and the East Texas timber industry, wrote and defended my thesis, taught 2 freshman US History classes a semester and interned as an exhibit technician at the Texas Forestry Museum. By the time I had my MA in hand, I was burnt out! For a "change of scenery," I took a temporary job as a truck driver. The truck driving job turned into 15 years in the trucking business. Not only was it profitable, I actually enjoyed it. Best "career move" I ever made! I've not taught a history or government class since. I began fooling around with model railroad stuff a couple of years ago after partially retiring. I found even a hobby can get too intense if you let it... I recently took a break from my last model railroad project and after a couple of months decided to change directions and start on a new layout. I've followed your layout progress for some time. You're doing a fine job. It may be time though to just close the door on it for a while, step back and take a break. This is a hobby - You're not painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, you're building your model railroad and having fun doing it!