So next week I'm leaving my work... a workplace I have known for 10 long years, 9 months and weeks and hours I cannot even count, (well since I was a tender young 21 years)
My work has been the one stable part of my life.. I have changed jobs while I have been there, several times in fact, but I have never made the move, leap of faith, to leave..
So when recently I was told my role was redundant, but I had the choice of another role or to leave.. I took the riskier option and decided if there was ever a time to take a leap of faith.. maybe it should be now! I knew my time was up and as scary as it was I knew I had to take a chance on myself!
My resilience that has grown over the last few years has allowed me to deal with these changes in my stride... There were moments when I had a good old cry about it, oh why me.. but I realise it is not the end of the world, in fact I think it will be the best thing I could do, a good old push to change this part of my life! I know if this had happened at any other time I might not have been able to cope, but I was looking for change and it came and found me!
So I have 7 days of work left and am trying to cram as much knowledge into a word document as physically possible! Slogging away late at night and coming in early.. they sure are getting the most out of my time this week! Im sure it wont even matter what I leave.. but at least I can leave knowing I have transferred all the information to someone else!
Its a funny thing looking back over my work life.. I tend to remember all the things that were happening in my personal life at the same time, I really have lived out my whole adulthood here, so I can sum up my life in the number of years I have been at work (well this is major major paraphrasing!) :
- I have been single, young, footloose and fancy free for at least 3 years
- I had a Hip reconstruction
- I had various surgeries as a consequence
- I still kept going out... drinking and partying as any 23 year old would
- I had a knee reconstruction
- I got a boyfriend
- We moved in together
- I had a hip replacement
- I got Pregnant "Surprise!"
- We had a baby and I had 8 months off work
- I went back to work
- We went to all of our friends weddings
- I had many birthdays - I turned the big 30 and had a mini meltdown to match!
- I didnt know what was yet to come!!
- I became single again (this time wasn't so fun)
- I moved out of the house that was my home for 6 years (tears now!)
- I moved into my own apartment
- I soldiered on as life as a single mum
- And I think Im doing a pretty good job at it (even though it is now 6.11pm and I am still at work!!)
And I'm about to move into the big, scary unknown world out there...
I cant wait for my next Adventure!!!!
My resilience that has grown over the last few years has allowed me to deal with these changes in my stride... There were moments when I had a good old cry about it, oh why me.. but I realise it is not the end of the world, in fact I think it will be the best thing I could do, a good old push to change this part of my life! I know if this had happened at any other time I might not have been able to cope, but I was looking for change and it came and found me!
So I have 7 days of work left and am trying to cram as much knowledge into a word document as physically possible! Slogging away late at night and coming in early.. they sure are getting the most out of my time this week! Im sure it wont even matter what I leave.. but at least I can leave knowing I have transferred all the information to someone else!
Its a funny thing looking back over my work life.. I tend to remember all the things that were happening in my personal life at the same time, I really have lived out my whole adulthood here, so I can sum up my life in the number of years I have been at work (well this is major major paraphrasing!) :
- I have been single, young, footloose and fancy free for at least 3 years
- I had a Hip reconstruction
- I had various surgeries as a consequence
- I still kept going out... drinking and partying as any 23 year old would
- I had a knee reconstruction
- I got a boyfriend
- We moved in together
- I had a hip replacement
- I got Pregnant "Surprise!"
- We had a baby and I had 8 months off work
- I went back to work
- We went to all of our friends weddings
- I had many birthdays - I turned the big 30 and had a mini meltdown to match!
- I didnt know what was yet to come!!
- I became single again (this time wasn't so fun)
- I moved out of the house that was my home for 6 years (tears now!)
- I moved into my own apartment
- I soldiered on as life as a single mum
- And I think Im doing a pretty good job at it (even though it is now 6.11pm and I am still at work!!)
And I'm about to move into the big, scary unknown world out there...
I cant wait for my next Adventure!!!!
Here's my favourite Steve Jobs quote.... one that actually helped make my final decision... Thanks Steve for the wisdom....
Until next time... Life is too short to drink crappy coffee
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wow Jane you have been through a lot in the past couple of years but from what I have seen you are doing a fantastic job. There is definately a sign in everything that happens...
ReplyDeleteAll the best with whatever is waiting for you. Sometimes we don't know what's out there until we take that leap of faith. (I love that quote by Steve Jobs too)>
ReplyDeleteWow good on you for taking the leap! I'm so glad this opportunity came at a time when you were ready for it, and I can't wait to hear what's next in store for you.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your last week of work! Xxx
You've been through a lot in the last 10 years! I'm sure this will be a monumental change for you and an exciting one! Good luck in your next adventure :)
ReplyDeleteGood on you for being brave and choosing the adventure after all those years at one place. My husband is in a similar boat having worked the last 15 years for the same company and he desperately needs a change but it is scary leaving your work "home" for new pastures.
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Oh Hun - you have had such a mountain of things (good and bad) happen over those years.
ReplyDeleteGood on you for taking that leap. Somehow I just know you will land on your feet ;)
Looking forward to following your new adventures. xxx
Thanks Karla... It sure has been a whirlwind 10 years!!! It seems so long ago.. but yesterday at the same time!! Your onto something - I definately believe in signs!!! xxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie... Yes I think sometimes the riskier the decision the bigger the payoff!! Im hoping so anyway! Im not a risk person but this felt right!! xxx
Thanks Jess - I love being able to participate in IBOT too.. its fab!!
Thanks Laney .... lets hope!! I love wondering about the unknown..that used to be a fear of mine, but now im the opposite!!! xxxx
Deb, your hubby should take the plunge.. it sis scary though... its a big security blanket... he should just do it!!!!
What a long and varied list of accomplishments and experiences.
ReplyDeleteYou sound so ready to start the next phase of your life. Wishing you the best of luck as you take the leap of faith! xx
Well done you for taking that leap of faith! I was 30 something weeks pregnant when I lost my job. Not really very employable in that 'state'. That's what kicked me into taking action for myself and now I am a very happy mum and business owner. Funny how life can present you everything you need whether you know it or not. 'Take a breath and leap anyway' x
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