Last month I finally pulled the trigger and quit a job I hated that was slowly killing me. I’d been there over 9 years and it was time for me to leave. I’d worked my way up over the years to a Vice President position but the drama, office politics, constant pressure, and toxic environment had finally taken its toll and I couldn’t do it anymore. As crazy as it sounds it was still hard for me to leave because I knew I would miss my team and colleagues who I had worked with for the past several years.
I left for another job for more money and more responsibility at the Senior Vice President level. It’s been weird so far being the new kid on the block. Who knows if this gig will work out but I figure its worth a shot. The jury is still out on my new work environment and I have some areas of concern with the guy I report to so I’ll see how this pans out. Worst case scenario: it doesn’t work out and I’ll find something else. It’s won’t be the end of the world (I have to keep reminding myself)
“There’ll be two dates on your tombstone and all your friends will read ’em but all that’s gonna matter is that little dash between ’em.” ~ Kevin Welch
While its been a bit scary and there’s no guarantee I’ll be successful in this role it’s been a bit exhilarating meeting new people and learning new things. I’ve come to realize I had grown complacent in my last job which means I’d stopped growing and pushing myself. When I was deciding if I should accept this job a quote I heard really resonated with me. “You’ll never know your right if you’re afraid of being wrong.”
So go for it! Life is short and you have to sometimes take calculated risks. So get out there! Be adventurous and push yourself because you never know what you might do. I know it sounds cliche but you might just surprise yourself.
