I quit
I'm back in the office this morning for the first time in nearly a month. To recap my month absence: two weeks vacation, two weeks travelling to London and Tel Aviv. It's only 10:18 in the morning and I already had to find sanctuary in the bathroom during a panic attack about my workload and increasing responsibilities. Being gone this long has made every single issue a 911-priority. Apparently "coverage" turned out to be my out of office message saying I'll be back in October. Having thirty-one escalations to deal with causes only one thing: sheer and utter panic. I'm trying to work on one issue at a time while fighting the urge to run for the hills.
Being gone for so long has also given me a tremendous time to think about my life. Think about what I want to do professionally and personally. And I've been able to come to a big decision. I'm quitting my job. No, not right this second, but I've made the decision that my work/life balance is out of control for a position that has no upward mobility. And just to be crystal clear, I am not trading my heels for a SAHM position. But I am updating my resume and looking for new opportunities. I'm ready for a change. I'm ready to move on. And hopefully soon, I'll be writing about signing an offer letter and moving on.
Isn't life crazy beautiful?
holy crapoly, so you're quitting this job for a new one??? you are my BFF and hero. Keep us posted. I"m dangling off the precipice now myself...
Posted by: Selfmademom | October 01, 2007 at 03:28 PM
Kudos - sounds like you are feeling good. Perhaps we can go job hunting together, although I'm sure you'll get something before me :)
Did you see our fellow bloggers Project Life change posts - seems so apt for so many of us. I'm all alone for a few hours, so once I go grocery shopping, clean up, make dinner and get comfy clothes I'm all over my project change post.
And speedy recovery for your injured partner over there.
Posted by: Nicole/wksocmom | October 01, 2007 at 05:42 PM
Should I read anything into the fact that this is what I typed for the code letters:
"fkkrfg"
:)
Posted by: Nicole/wksocmom | October 01, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Awesome! Time away from the grind sure provides some much-needed perspective on life, doesn't it? Good luck and let me know if I can help. I'm a good resume-reviewer.
Susan at Working Moms Against Guilt
http://www.workingmomsagainstguilt.com
Posted by: Susan | October 02, 2007 at 01:43 PM
Good for you. It is amazing how much insught we get as we step away! Bravo! You're an inspiration.
- Audrey
Pinks & Blues
Posted by: Audrey - Pinks & Blues | October 04, 2007 at 11:07 AM