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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 51 MIN

#138 I Never Wanted This in the First Place with Bob Thompson

from Off The Comma · host Paul Briley

In this episode, we talk to Bob Thompson. He is someone who does things differently, is not afraid to question, and challenges bullies. Bob lives in the United States. Bob tells us about sitting on a comma with a major career pivot; not just because he wanted change, but because he never really wanted the first path. At a point of inflection in his career as a chemist, Bob chose to level up his training. But when he found himself in a freshman chemistry class with beginners again, he decided it was time to walk away. What came next was an idea, a vision, some exploration and a plan. Despite the opinions of others, he “worked in the dark” to transition into a real estate role that aligned with his passions and interests. Tune in to hear what Bob means when he says “sitting on a comma is just about as stressful as it can be”. You can find Bob on:Website:  https://whatbobthinks.com  Onehourrealestateagent.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bobtheagent,whatbobthinks.comLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-thompson-9333261a5/ Bob would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Angela Johnston, Diverse Hampton Roads  https://www.diversehamptonroads.com/meet-our-founderMy editor, Nicole Banks  https://www.facebook.com/nicky828  #bigcareerchange #neverwantedthis #Icantdothisanymore #notinvested #makethechange #haveaplan #workwithoptions #reachouttomypeople #toughplacetobe #workinthedark #absoluterelief #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecommaMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Come Alive.Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com  Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Bob Thompson. He is someone who does things differently, is not afraid to question, and challenges bullies. Bob lives in the United States. Bob tells us about sitting on a comma with a major career pivot; not just because he wanted change, but because he never really wanted the first path. At a point of inflection in his career as a chemist, Bob chose to level up his training. But when he found himself in a freshman chemistry class with beginners again, he decided it was time to walk away. What came next was an idea, a vision, some exploration and a plan. Despite the opinions of others, he “worked in the dark” to transition into a real estate role that aligned with his passions and interests. Tune in to hear what Bob means when he says “sitting on a comma is just about as stressful as it can be”. You can find Bob on:Website:  https://whatbobthinks.com  Onehourrealestateagent.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bobtheagent,whatbobthinks.comLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-thompson-9333261a5/ Bob would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Angela Johnston, Diverse Hampton Roads  https://www.diversehamptonroads.com/meet-our-founderMy editor, Nicole Banks  https://www.facebook.com/nicky828  #bigcareerchange #neverwantedthis #Icantdothisanymore #notinvested #makethechange #haveaplan #workwithoptions #reachouttomypeople #toughplacetobe #workinthedark #absoluterelief #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecommaMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Come Alive.Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com  Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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