2/2/08..
..I quit at work today(1/2/08) and 2/2/08 will be my last working day. I was not laid off, I was not even unhappy with my company or boss, nor am I rich enough to afford it, neither lazy to work. So why did I do it?
I did not feel challenged. This answer does not sound good enough for many people. I have been persuaded to stay until I get another job. That sounds reasonable but I have been so busy at work, I have hardly got any mental break in last 2 years. All the time I have been jumping from 1 deadline to another and postponing personal commitments forever, including updating resume.
There was another choice: Stay till they let go. They may never let go of me. It might be another 25 years before they actually say bye to me. Meanwhile I would have been terribly over-qualified for the job. Or even worse, under-qualified for the top rated jobs in market.
So, I had no choice. It may cost me a few paychecks in the short-term, but in the long run I will have gained by working on what I am passionate about. Also, I believe I deserve a vacation after 2 years of brain-frying.
I always get accused that I live in an idealistic world, I don’t deny that anymore. Maybe I grow because of that. I constantly need challenges, and growth.
Only time can tell if my decision is right or wrong. Either way, I will accept it because that is what makes me ME. Maybe I am not designed like others who can stay in the same job till they retire and grow within the same company. Maybe I am a born consultant and live to prove that Variety is the spice of life.
There might be a predicted recession in 2008 and I may end up penniless, so what? There will be 2009, right!
Rev,
I totally agree with your view point. One has to be constantly challenged mentally. Otherwise, it is easy to get into a stupid comfort zone and be very happy there! Good for you girl.
Vidya
Comment by Vidya — January 3, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
Rev,
You are one courageous person to decide how you want your life to be and work towards
that, so you will never lose in your decisions - sure you will win out.
Comment by Shashi — January 3, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
Vidya: Thanks for the support.
Shashi: Thanks for your faith in me.
Today my 2 directors, manager, HR manager and I had a heated discussion regarding my
benefits. According to them, I can leave on 1/11/08 itself with a benefit package if
I help with this quarter close and sign a contract saying I will not sue them in future.
They are giving me ideas you know.
Comment by Revathi — January 3, 2008 @ 11:48 pm
You do what is best for you and face the consequences… there are no sure shot guarantees to life, are there?
It will all turn out OK.
Comment by Raaga — January 7, 2008 @ 10:00 am
I did it myself years ago. I quit my first job at a big company after 5 years… it was scary but I wasn’t growing there. Best decision ever; I recommend everyone quit or get layoff’ed without a waiting job to learn that being without a job is okay, and that a job is not that big of a deal. Since then, I’ve been layoff’ed of twice, been purchased followed by a mini-Worldcom blowup of the purchasing company, failed to do my own startup, re-joined a big company, became a manager, and now wondering what’s next? I’m thinking my own business again; don’t feel like working for others. Quitting and spending time to explore is necessary; you need that period of emptiness and quietness to find what’s next (though there’s no guarantee you will find it; it’s okay to keep taking guesses). So have fun and don’t sweat the small stuff like getting a new job soon. Like my friend says, you have the rest of your life to work.
Comment by Chanh — February 5, 2008 @ 4:47 am
Thanks for your kind words and encouragement
Comment by Administrator — February 5, 2008 @ 9:45 am