I did it. I resigned from my job last Tuesday.
I had a few days of… “OMG, what have I done??” …and “I’m so glad I did it!” …and happiness and tears. It’s hard to give up almost 20 years of corporate life. When I told my manager she was shocked and probably a bit upset (after all I’ve been in my new role for only two months and had not gotten to know her well yet), but she admitted she found my bravery and dedication to my family as extraordinary.
The reality is I need to get my family back on an even keel. And, I have a baby coming (someday) and it’s not fair to start off a new chapter of our lives with employment madness. Lastly, but not leastly (made up word) I need to work on my own emotional and physical health. I’ve ignored me for too long.
And the saying is true… “if Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy…”
That being said… I don’t have the luxury of giving up the income, so I will be working in the family business (my Dad and Mom own a utility contracting company that has been in business as long as I’ve been on this earth). Probably doing a similar operations-type role and the best part… working 40 hours a week. I have not worked 40 hours a week in probably 15 years. And although I give up my total work-at-home status, my Dad’s office is one mile down the street. And let’s face it. I will be in control of my schedule. All me.
This morning I woke up and thought about how different my life will be soon. And instead of dread, I feel a hint of joy.
Let’s hope this is a positive sign.
Congratulations! So happy for you! Hope that the hint grows and grows into fullblown happiness!
CONGRATULATIONS! It was a huge decision, but I’m so glad you took that deep breath and took that step. Go you!
This is awesome. I know that I needed all of this time to heal, move on, and embrace adoption so that our family had a standing chance! Congratulations on a positive change! Wishing you all of the best!!!
What a positive move for you and your family. I am so happy for you!
That’s great news! So glad you were able to make that decision. I hope this is the start of a great new chapter.
And that saying IS the truth in our house too! LOL.
Congrats! So brave and so wonderful! I wish you the best of luck as you move forward in this chapter…
I am simply so proud of you. It’s so hard to take that step and you did it.
Remy, wow! What an amazing, brave, and fabulous decision you’ve made. I am here from ICLW and am very interested to read more about your journey toward adoption.