Contemplating a job change in 2009

There's something about the New Year that always makes me want to start looking for a new job. I don't know, I guess I just always think that the new year is about making new changes and tackling new challenges, and what's a bigger change than a whole new job, right?? But I'm scared!

I have kind of a history of changing jobs. I get bored easily, and I always want to move on to bigger and better things. Every one of my jobs has been a step up, so it's not a bad thing. I've been in my current job, a Paralegal for a Social Security/Disability law firm, for almost 2 years now. I hate it! I started out liking it, but things got really stressful really quick, and I ended up taking on too much and (literally) almost had a nervous breakdown. I ended up having to take a pay cut and a less responsible position in the firm in order to keep my sanity. And now I'm just bored.

I've been looking around on Craigslist and found a job that I think I would be really great at. It combines all my skills and background, it's close to where I work now, and it's in my salary range. But I can't get over my fear of actually putting my resume out there and applying! I've gotten comfy in my job -- I know I can go to work wearing jeans and sneakers without having to look nice at all. I know that if I need to take a day off because of the kids of for the holiday's, no one would really care much. This job I'm interested in is much more 'responsible' and I don't know if I would have those luxuries. And what happens if I actually have to dress up every day?? ugghhh..!!!!

I guess it doesn't hurt to email my resume and see what happens. I just hate interviewing! I'm actually great at interviews, but they're so nerve wracking!

I'll keep everyone posted -- wish me luck :-)