Should I stay or Should I Go Now?

Sounds like a catchy tune for a song eh? Okay – so at today’s staff meeting (gotta love ‘em) at work I received my 5-Year Award. Yup, I’ve been at the same job (social worker for the County) for 5 years now – I finally got my paperweight. Yes, you read that right – but not just any paperweight, a marble one with a brass medallion (insert sarcastic grin here). One that I proceeded to drop upon leaving the meeting which landed on someone’s foot (that thing is heavy) and it didn’t even break, not a single crack – the paperweight, not the foot. Aren’t you envious now? I also received a “Service Award” signed (in ink) by the “Group Human Resources Director” – too bad I can’t make out the name to know who it is. But really, the best part was that now I finally start to accrue vacation and sick leave at a faster rate and I’m 100% fully vested. Whew!
So, should I stay or should I go now? I’m currently topped out (read: my salary is at the highest it can go) in my current position. There are no more promotions at my current agency but I do get yearly bonuses and such. BUT, I know my job well and can do it with the proverbial blindfold on. Nobody bothers me, in fact, nobody else knows what I do – or how I do my job. Probably because I’m the only social worker in a sea of Public Health Nurses and other assorted folk. They all leave me alone, nobody checks up on me, nobody tells me what to do (usually) – I just work my “magic” and everyone is happy. Most days that’s enough for me, what with my stressful and hectic home life. I don’t need additional stress on the job. BUT, I’m always open to other opportunities – my dream job – working in adoptions is out there somewhere. So I’ll wait. Actually, probably, the only position next would be a supervisor position and I’m not sure I’m up for that stress.
Oh well, ‘til then, I’m happy to be gainfully employed, pulling in a good salary (for now) and benefits – hey, where else can you work and get your birthday off as a paid holiday (not to mention Cesar Chavez Day and County Admissions Day off too)?
Yup, life is good.