In a time when trained executives are begging for jobs and more families are losing their income every day, I quit my job yesterday.
I took a risky step for my own benefit- and I am proud of that. I’ve let go of something that was pulling me down and opened up a new world of possibilities.
I was the Marketing Director for a successful political media firm- a job any graduate would be thrilled to receive straight out of college. But I don’t like working in politics (although I do enjoy a good debate). And my tasks were very little marketing. But that was all okay; I did stay there for two years, after all. And I enjoyed those two years.
But lately the demand for hours was growing. Missing dinner plans and the gym and then taking work home…losing my Saturday because an early call…working weekends in addition to a full week. They were definitely 24/7 and there was no “off” time. Putting my family, friends, sleep and activities on hold because I would have to work at any time was too much. My pay was appropriate for 9-5… not 24/7. I signed on for a fairly standard job that turned into constant stress that they (either of my two bosses) might call and demand my next six hours.
Other issues in the environment were off, too. (I omit those for the sake of office politics and respect.) I’d come home at 8:30 in tears and just have nothing else to give. My job was sucking the life out of me and it wasn’t worth it. Without a balance of life and work I became drained and could no longer give anything my best.
So I told my boss everything and resigned.
It was the scariest, most freeing thing I’ve ever done.
Often people are respected for the positions they hold, and I let go of a good one. I sacrificed a comfortable salary and big office for my well-being. I am already breathing easier.
Stay tuned for What’s Next
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