The Excitement Surprised Me

Well, I've been going through a variety of emotions. I expected the scary stone-in-my-gut what happens if the funds run out before I get another job feeling.

I didn't expect the excitement and optimism.

I've been ready to try something new for a while and one way or another I'm now going to get to do so. I anticipate it. I'm looking forward to it. And working towards that, whether through job applications and networking on the one hand, or going after freelance work on the other hand, I'm 100% engaged.

This week has been mostly reactive, dealing with short-term needs and plans. I'm hoping to get back into the long-term next week. I want to get blogging again at Leading with Content and Inventing Elephants. I want to go into forums and provide value and attract connections that might be helpful for one goal or the other.

I'm confident I can make this next step work, even if I'm not 100% sure where the winding path is going. Please contact me if you have any suggestions.

Comments

[Sue Isble]

I'm not surprised by your reaction, having gone through a similar situation a year ago. Folks told me I should expect an emotional roller-coaster, with lots of downs, and very few ups. I think that's the case when you lose a job you loved, or a job that became your life, but if the job no longer fits, the emotion is more one of being freed. Yes, its scary, but at least you can control where you're going, instead of worrying about the "what ifs."

[Beth]

Thanks, Sue. It was good to hear from you and I appreciate the words of encouragement.