A New Job A New Life

After struggling and crying for a few weeks, the good news came last Thursday…

After I turned in my resignation letter a week ago, I had a few conversations with my management team. I made it clear to all levels of my managers that unless they can offer me something local which does not require extensive amount of overtime, I am walking.

A few days later, my boss’s boss put an offer on the table: A technical trainer job to set up classes and teach new technologies remotely through conference calls. The position is also responsible for leading a technical support group to help the consultants on the road. I can work from anywhere I want and the job requires no more than 40 – 45 hours a week.

It didn’t take me long to accept the offer. I’ve always wanted to try the teaching route. Although I don’t know how long I will be able to stay on this “special position”, it is definitely a great opportunity to make a transition and start a normal life!

My friends and family were quite surprised that my company didn’t even let me quit. Usually, people turn in their letters and walk out in 2 weeks. Besides the fact that my company values my skills, it was also because of pure luck – a person who was supposed to have this position is leaving so that I can fill in. Although I am confident that I could find something somewhere else that fits my needs, I am just happy that it took almost no effort to get things straight out.

So the next time if I find myself in an undesirable situation, I should do something right away. Never be afraid to step out of the comfort zone, ‘cause you never know what opportunities are out there unless you make the first move.

I am taking two weeks off in Feb to gather my stuff together before I start my new job. I got stuff everywhere from my last home, last engagement, my current engagement and my permanent home. I don’t even have a car after I wrecked my Honda last year on the way to a client site. It’s about time to fix my big mess!! I can’t wait to have a normal life! Yeeeah!!!

On the last note, I want to thank all the people who left so many encouraging and positive comments to keep me going in the last a couple of weeks. The stories you shared on this site really helped me to be focused on what I was trying to achieve. I hope in addition to my own little journey here, your stories and words can help many others to gather the courage to do what it is best for them. THANK YOU and THANK YOU!!!