Thursday, May 17, 2012

Taking a leap of faith

I put in my two weeks notice yesterday, and I have no job lined up. And I could not be happier with my decision. Yes I know it's a huge risk, and yes I know that on paper it was a stupid decision. But life isn't just about what looks good on paper. It's also about what makes your heart sing, or what is slowly crushing your spirit. Because sometimes even if there is nothing really wrong with a job, if it's not right for you then it will slowly kill you. And so for the sake of my own sanity, I'm jumping ship. It's time to sink or swim and unlike Dido, I am not going down with this ship. I will find somewhere new and better and perfect for me, even if I have to go through a thousand temp jobs and ramen meals to get there. I've already had people comment on how much happier I seem. I even car danced this morning. You know, when the perfect song comes on your radio and you can't help but turn it up and do a little dance. I don't remember the last time I car danced. I am however, looking for a job. I'm working with a staffing agency and they seem to be pretty busy, so hopefully I will find a place soon. In the mean time my first day of class this summer is this weekend, we're moving in a month so we have packing to do, and well there's always my writing. It would be nice to get that going again. So, my few but lovely readers. What leaps of faith are calling you? What is holding you back? What's the worst that could happen if it doesn't work out? What's the best that could happen?

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  1. it is a risk but at the same not having a plan is kinda exciting and the improved mood is refreshing

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    1. It is exciting! There's so many possibilities! We can do anything!

      And yeah, it feels great to be happy most of the time again, instead of happy occasionally.

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  2. I was a heart beat away from quitting my job last week. I had an interview today for a new one, so I've put off quitting the current until I for sure have something else lined up. Only because I'm on a paycheck to paycheck living budget and even being without one paycheck would mean defaulting on loans/payments that are important... like my car, rent, electricity. Congrats on being able to take the leap and on car dancing that is awesome. -Michelle

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    1. How did the interview go? There were so many times I was a heartbeat away from quitting before I actually did. Like, standing outside my boss's office convincing myself to not go in and quit. I'm lucky enough that I have built in financial help in the form of my fiance. Things will be super super tight though until I get a job. Good luck finding a new job!

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    2. The interview went really well. I'm really hoping it pans out. The HR director called me like 3 hours after my interview and left this really vague message about wanting to discuss my interview with me. But she called at 2:30 and I was in a program. Didn't get back to my phone until 3:30 and she was leaving at 3 and out of the office until Tuesday, so I don't really know what that was about. I know there were two others interviewing after me, but I know many of the people who work there and I am friends with the head of their MT department, so I'm hoping that works in my favor. Either way, I was told they'd be making their decision next week. It was really great though. The place is much more Home-y and feels less institutional. The residents I met even seemed happier, and its a bit smaller than what I'm used to, so that is really nice. Good luck to you in finding a new job also!

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