So, apparently my new M.O. is to interview for a job and then start it within the next 24-48 hours, before I am even an official employee! I now have two bike-related jobs, both of which I was hired and completed the paperwork at my interview: The first one is with Boston Bikes, which is … More Bikes! (and jobs)
Tomorrow we head out to Colorado – the first post-job adventure! I didn’t get my act together and book our accommodations until just a few days ago – and we don’t have anywhere for the last night booked. Go-with-it Jenny has arrived! We’ll be going to Denver, Dillon, Oak Creek/Steamboat, and the Rocky Mountain National … More West-Bound!
“A job is an adventure – get as much out of it as possible and then move on” Today is my last day at Girl Scouts! Thanks for a great adventure GSEM. I have met many, learned much, and had the opportunity to do so much more than I ever anticipated in this position. I … More Last Day!
I am completely obsessive compulsive and list-driven. Before I quit my job, I created a 3 page document listing out a general time-line, then fluffed out each step of that plan. It includes an affirming statement of my plan and list of doubts (with rebuttals) so that when I get uncertain about myself (or others … More The Plan
So, let me explain a little. It’s not like I just was at work and was like “I’ve had enough, I quit!”. No, no – I’ve been hemming and hawing, thinking and reading, writing and chatting to decide what my plan should be, what I want to do, and why. I actually really like my … More The Decision
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
I quit my job today. I didn’t get out of bed thinking, “I’m going to quit my job today!” or go to work with the intention of quitting. It just kind of happened. Don’t get me wrong – I have been thinking about and reflecting on this for months – I just didn’ t think … More Today
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