I’ve watched with interest as the British Prime Ministers have rotated in relatively quick succession. It’s another example of the trend to cut ties instead of trying to do the hard work of compromise or reconciliation.
I think about people who get a divorce rather than working through counseling. People leave their jobs instead of trying to influence the culture. Voters frequently use the midterms to switch parties in power rather than urging those in office to work together to fix things. Families surrender their pets because it is too time-consuming to train them properly. Companies jump from one software program or vendor to another rather than learning how to fully utilize the resources they have.
The proverbial “grass may be greener” but it is often possible to have green on your side of the fence too — if you put in the work. It’s not always in your best interest to keep what you have, but sometimes it is. Make sure you ascertain which situation you’re in before you leave it too soon.
