Can a job make you sick?
Recently the New York Yankees (the Evil Empire) fired their manager of 12 years. Joe Torre managed the Yankees into the playoffs every year for 12 years and they ultimately won 4 World Series titles. The Evil Empire buys whatever player it needs to keep winning. Even I might be able to manage the talent pool of the Yankees.
This year the Yankee owner (Darth Vader?), George Steinbrenner, issued the ultimatum to Torre "to win the World Series title or you are fired". Well, the Yankees didn't win the world series. The Yankees did change their mind on Torre however and made him an offer to return. It was a limited one year contract for 30% less pay.
Torre told the Evil Empire to go screw themselves. Good for him! If he had agreed to manage the Yankees it would have been under a cloud of scrutiny. His boss could fire him any day depending on how he felt (I guess that is true of all jobs). Then if he doesn't win the World Series next year, he probably will get fired anyway.
My observation is that nobody needs that kind of stress. That is what causes cancer and dibilitating diseases. Torre trusted his instincts and he "got out". The marriage to the Yankees was over. Torre is moving on. The Yankees will find some new manager to intimidate because they pay a big salary. And the Yankees will probably not win the World Series next year.
Joe Torre is a good guy. The fans love him. The players love him. He strives to invest in his family. He donates his time and resources for great causes. He got rid of a situation that could only make him sick.
The lesson is that there are work situations in life that just don't make sense. Some stress is good because it can drive you to success. When it dibilitates your health, get out! Trust your instincts. I know of situations in our family where people made the "right" decision.
Love,
Dad