To leave or not to leave?

[obimark]

Yeah there are so many John and Paul's in here (and writing on Bass too)... I think there may need to be a new thread- what WRITING a SONG actually means (hint and it isn't- I came up with a cool bassline based on that one piece John Myung plays in Planet Earth- Party6- Metropolis the Awakening) I took that tapping part and played it backwards in 3/4 time instead of 7/8- DUDE!!! (Heavy sarcasm)

[hrodbert696]

Originally Posted by Kmonk

I disagree. If the OP is unhappy, he should leave. Nothing good will come from staying with a band that he doesn't enjoy playing with. If he leaves, he can focus in what he wants to do without worrying about the current band. I've been in bands where I wasn't happy and it takes all the fun out of playing.

You may be right, but I'd say there's not enough information to make that call. I can't tell from the OP if he's suffering in misery in the current band or just finds it kind of dull. It also depends on how much he prizes being a "working" bassist who gigs regularly or is happy to be a hobbyist. If he's more of a working bassist and the current group is a little unsatisfying but not torturous, I would say it's better to hang on and keep playing, making contacts and building a reputation as a good player, until something better comes along. If he's more of a hobbyist or if the current group is really making him miserable, then I agree - not worth it if you're not having fun.