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As you read the following situation, consider what you might say to Greg (see tomorrow for discussion questions).

"I thaw Greftgk tudayf koing intoo thu pathonel garfus."

"You what?"

Todd spits out a mouthful of toothpaste. "I said, 'I saw Greg today going into the personnel office.'"

Lisa nods knowingly as she checks her reflection in the mirror for gray hairs. "Yeah, I talked to Shelby this morning at our women's Bible study. Greg quit Friday at David Miller & Associates. Got into an argument with one of the VPs and just quit on the spot."

"I figured as much. What's that—the third job he's quit in the past two years?"

"Who can keep track? I know he was let go when he was working at Bransco. So, it's at least three, maybe even four different jobs."

"What do you think is up with that?" Todd muses.

"Maybe he's restless. Maybe he's lazy or incompetent. I don't know. I just know Shelby is a nervous wreck. She's really stressed out over their financial situation."

"Well, it's not hard to see why. I don't get that guy. Remember that one period where he just flat out refused to look for any job outside of his field of expertise? I mean, I can understand wanting to do what you're trained to do. But there's also the issue of providing for your family."

"Well, he's a strange bird—You know, it's funny how times change. My dad worked for the same company his whole life."

"My dad changed jobs once, I think," Todd says. "Imagine that! So, Lisa, if I quit my job tomorrow with no place else to go, would you freak out?"

Lisa turns and stares at him. "Don't even joke like that!"

Todd smiles. "I'm just asking a hypothetical question."

"Yes, I'd freak out! Letting go of one vine before you've grabbed another one? Just the thought is enough to make me queasy."

—Len Woods in Tough Choices

Credits: Adapted from—Tough Choices (Multnomah, 1998)

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