Just like every new program you write, every new page you create, there is always that “Hello World!” page. Here it is!
My very first post in my blog – my “Hello World!”
I have been doing a lot of thinking lately – mainly because finally after years and years of working hard to provide for my family, I have a break from work. Many people would consider leaving work as something bad and emotions like “Oh you poor thing!” or “Oh No! what will you do now?” flood through the minds around you as you meet and greet people in the community or friends around you.
If there is one thing the recent pandemic has taught me, is to be thankful of everything that happens. Everything happens for a reason – but it’s important to internalize that as well! Yes I lost my job – well correction – I chose to walk out of my job due to the toxic environment I found myself in.
So how did it all happen?
After years of working, being flexible to fit multiple roles, I found myself saying “yes” to just about anything that came my way!
Not always a good thing, now that I think about it. I realized recently how much I had given up on my confidence and my career by just accepting what came my way. It has essentially changed my personality as a whole. Should I really be OK with whatever I am thrown into? This is my career we are talking about here. You hear the mental health professionals always remind you that you spend a lot of time at work – much more than you might in your home life. So why settle for whatever comes your way.
Many of us have sidetracked our careers by doing just that. I see myself struggling with years of experience because my roles have been all over the place. Thrown into a variety of areas where I just fit in over the years has left me with little to choose from as a future role.
Don’t get me wrong – some people think this is fantastic!
But most of the expressions I get are not very comforting in terms of what I should do next. What jobs should I apply for? is there one area I can call myself an “expert” in anymore? Alot to prove I feel…
I still feel it is a positive that I got this break after so long. Yes I know I am not earning and its tough to pay bills but you know what – I get to live a few months of a sane life with my beautiful family. All the years I missed because I had to travel, or be at work odd hours, or help someone at work late at night. I missed a lot of things – now is the time to live all those beautiful moments.
I find myself wanting to do so much! so much to do and not enough hours in the day!
Anyone else feel like that? Are any of you in the same boat?
I would love to hear from you! I would love to get your input to discuss more… whether it’s a comment on this blog or just send an email connect@soulsisters-blog. I look forward to hearing from you!