One year ago today, I left a corporate job which allowed me to travel but became increasingly unsatisfying... not because of the travel, of course; the work I was doing became so "dumbed down", that I could have performed my role in my sleep. In part, this was due to several "reorgs" and inherent chaos within the group. It is easy to say that I should have moved on sooner, but I was plotting my next move.
Last summer, I took 10 weeks off in between jobs to clear my mind after the passing of my father. In September of 2007, I took another job which was clearly over my head in terms of its technical nature-- (I was not a computer science major and I am not a math whiz). Nonetheless, after much belabored thought I convinced myself if was the right job for me. It wasn't. Aside from the fact that it took me to Paris in September and in December to work with some wonderful people in the Paris office, the role was clearly not for me. I quickly became miserable and left six months later. Literally, the day after leaving that job, I started working as an independent contractor as a technical writer / content manager. Through this opportunity, I have met so many interesting people who have opened up new doors for me.
In May, I launched my own business. I am a professional writer, content manager and instructional designer... and I am also a life coach. My website is under construction, I've created a logo and my business cards are next. I've had three interviews with companies through whom I will secure contract gigs. I am well on my way to working in my virtual office from home. My new contacts know I will be moving to Paris is 2009. Everything is falling into place nicely. The Law of Attraction is fully engaged.
Aside from all this, I have been getting a slow start at my real estate sales. Yes, I do that too. But I know it is important to pace myself and not overload my days with an unachievable to-do list. So I am being patient and giving myself permission to take things one day at a time, as there are many pieces to the puzzle I am working on right now.
It is all so very exciting, and I am grateful for the Universe who so graciously hears my voice.
