December 10 – Wisdom Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? (Author: Susannah Conway)
My process of making one of the wisest decisions, for 2010, started in 2009 to be honest. I was working a job at the time, that was incredibly stressful, but one I enjoyed greatly, at the same time. I put my best into that job, but I felt as if I was spinning my wheels, and digging myself deeper and deeper into a job that wouldn't help me grow towards any career. I didn't feel appreciated as a employee, I didn't feel my opinion, though asked, was really appreciated, and I grew increasingly frustrated with the constant drama.
I wasn't happy with how different situations were being handled, and I felt overworked for the pay I was receiving. At the same time I was working another job, that really was my reprieve from my main job, I have an awesome boss, very understanding, easy to work with I couldn't have asked for anyone better. Which made working at Job #1 all the harder to work with. This was a "work from home" job, I spent the majority of my day answering emails, and phone calls..I had to go out and get an email capable phone, simply so I could keep up with all the information, planning and etc I had to do. While I loved being in charge of a whole part of the organization, it was a little much for one person, and though that was brought up several times, it took a lot to get things changed. By that time, I had one foot out the door.
I know my parents and friends had to be tired of hearing me talk about the things going on. I know I was tired of dealing with it, and I knew if I wanted to go back to school I could do 40+ hours of work a week. So I ended my employment in January of 2010, and started school again.
I soon learned what a great decision that was, as school quickly bogged me down and raked me over the coals. There was some aspect I missed, I had some awesome co-workers whom I miss seeing on a regular basis, but overall, it was good for the short term, but not something I needed in my life long term.
And that, my friends, was the wisest decision I made.
But I really miss the money...
My process of making one of the wisest decisions, for 2010, started in 2009 to be honest. I was working a job at the time, that was incredibly stressful, but one I enjoyed greatly, at the same time. I put my best into that job, but I felt as if I was spinning my wheels, and digging myself deeper and deeper into a job that wouldn't help me grow towards any career. I didn't feel appreciated as a employee, I didn't feel my opinion, though asked, was really appreciated, and I grew increasingly frustrated with the constant drama.
I don't do drama. I started out my "working career" in a drama filled place, and I've vowed not to do that again. However, it seems every other job I get, has that. Hence why I'm not leaving, current drama-less (at least that involves me) job at the moment.But I digress...
I wasn't happy with how different situations were being handled, and I felt overworked for the pay I was receiving. At the same time I was working another job, that really was my reprieve from my main job, I have an awesome boss, very understanding, easy to work with I couldn't have asked for anyone better. Which made working at Job #1 all the harder to work with. This was a "work from home" job, I spent the majority of my day answering emails, and phone calls..I had to go out and get an email capable phone, simply so I could keep up with all the information, planning and etc I had to do. While I loved being in charge of a whole part of the organization, it was a little much for one person, and though that was brought up several times, it took a lot to get things changed. By that time, I had one foot out the door.
I know my parents and friends had to be tired of hearing me talk about the things going on. I know I was tired of dealing with it, and I knew if I wanted to go back to school I could do 40+ hours of work a week. So I ended my employment in January of 2010, and started school again.
I soon learned what a great decision that was, as school quickly bogged me down and raked me over the coals. There was some aspect I missed, I had some awesome co-workers whom I miss seeing on a regular basis, but overall, it was good for the short term, but not something I needed in my life long term.
And that, my friends, was the wisest decision I made.
But I really miss the money...
