how can i bring some happiness into my friend's life?

homersimpson_3

my friend earns about 14k and until recently couldn't be happier- life with perfect because he liked job and place where he lived. He was forced into a role he hates (long story) and has already been told off for attitude. Up to this point clean record and considered to be a really hard worker who does excellent job. Management admit he's already achieved alot in new role and made large contribution. He's just finished paying mortgage and doesn't want to sell present house. He's been there for years and it's his home- ideal location and so happy there. He is nearly 40 and just wants a job he enjoys and his life back to the way it was.
He has applied for transfer to another part of organision (civil service) but doesn't want to leave his former place- he loves the place but hates his role. he would consider moving to another part of country & taking on another mortgage but where would he find a place to buy on such low income. he doesn't want to rent at all and is generally good at managing money. he's fed up throwing money down the drain- it took him nearly 7 years to get financially back on track after a disastrous relationship. he thinks the rug has been pulled from under his feet. management say he cannot change roles again until middle of 2007 - too long. what's the answer?

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Very tricky situation. I'm sure there must be many people who feel trapped in their job. However, if your friend has no mortgage, that would put him in a strong position to buy elsewhere. Indeed, his salary is very low, but if he buys another house of similar value, he will not need a mortgage. Perhaps he may consider re-training and develop some skills in other areas that may give him better job satisfaction. As the saying goes, life begins at forty - give him my best regards and wish him lots of luck his decision. I'm afraid all you can do is to support him emotionally.