So I’ve been keeping a secret for the past few weeks. It’s been a monkey on my back – in a positive, happy kinda way.
After 7 years with a company I thought I’d spend the rest of my life at – I resigned. The 5 weeks before my resignation were a whirlwind. I wasn’t job hunting – even though I wasn’t happy. All I did was join LinkedIn – and in the words of Sheldon Cooper – !bazinga!… someone reached out. Things moved quickly and I was offered a really cool job.
As with all we do in my little unit – we talked/obsessed/freaked it out. Can we do it? Do I give up the holy grail of working from home for a long commute? Can we do it? Are we crazy? Yep.Yes.Yep. And of course we are.
We decided to jump in head first – as is our habit.
The saddest part in all this excitement and happiness is my team. It’s been a long, funny, hard, frustrating ride – and I’ll miss every moment of it. Well…not every moment. But I’ll miss them.
So in a couple of weeks – right before the holidays – I’ll start my new adventure.
It feels good to talk about it. To not hide it. It makes it feel real (because I’m a true product of the times and things don’t feel real until they are on social media. There. I said it).
Phew. That felt good to get out. Wish me luck. I’m stepping in. Going for it.
Dec 03, 2013 @ 09:21:56
I wish you the best of luck and I am certain you will be even more successful. I am very happy for you and I hope you find another great team to work with. I know how important that is. Much love, C
Dec 03, 2013 @ 14:45:58
Thanks Bloomie. Appreciate it!
Dec 03, 2013 @ 09:39:09
So happy for you, Neha.
Dec 03, 2013 @ 14:46:49
Thank you Bill – and I am super flattered you read my ramblings
Dec 03, 2013 @ 12:24:09
Good luck with the new job. I hope it exceeds your expectations.
Dec 03, 2013 @ 14:47:27
Thanks – and thank you for stopping by!
Dec 03, 2013 @ 12:41:15
Good for you Neha!!! Good luck with your new adventure!
Dec 03, 2013 @ 14:47:49
An adventure indeed Kris – thank you
Dec 03, 2013 @ 17:00:31
Good for you! I’m a firm believer that life is too short to do something you’re not entirely happy with. Good luck with the next chapter!
Dec 04, 2013 @ 15:05:24
Thanks Renay – fingers crossed!
Dec 03, 2013 @ 17:26:18
New jobs are so exciting! Good luck!
Dec 04, 2013 @ 15:05:54
Thank you B. – I am excited. And scared. And nervous. And thrilled 🙂
Dec 05, 2013 @ 21:56:25
Hope it works out!