Moving On
Handing in a resignation has to figure somewhere in the top 10 scariest things one has to do. Especially when one’s current job is a corporate one, which is paying you well enough to live comfortably. And what makes it even scarier is when you don’t have another job lined up, which you can neatly step into, and only the place of work changes.
However, it is one of the most exhilarating experiences one can go through. The world suddenly becomes your playground, and the possibilities are endless. You are on a high which is not substance-induced, but life-induced.
Arriving at the decision to take this rather large step can, however, be a harrowing experience. There are numerous things to contemplate and losses to cut. For me, I arrived at this point when I realized that a stalemate was not an option for me. When I realized that the group of bored faces I used to look around at, now constituted of another one: Mine. When I realized that being young is no excuse for wasting my time and life. Because, at the end of the day, everything runs out….even Life. There is only so much time we have been allotted, and not making full use of that time is unacceptable. It is not enough to not be unhappy in one’s job; it is imperative to be happy.
The next step is not going to be much easier- it will be made of a lot of unhappy, anxiety-ridden, stressful days. But there will be freedom. And there will be hope of a better future. Mediocrity is not an option, and stagnancy even less so. Faith and confidence, I am sure, will help me sail through these days, till I find what I’m looking for. I’ve taken the plunge and time will tell whether I am to sink or swim.
Till then, Riding the Wave!
However, it is one of the most exhilarating experiences one can go through. The world suddenly becomes your playground, and the possibilities are endless. You are on a high which is not substance-induced, but life-induced.
Arriving at the decision to take this rather large step can, however, be a harrowing experience. There are numerous things to contemplate and losses to cut. For me, I arrived at this point when I realized that a stalemate was not an option for me. When I realized that the group of bored faces I used to look around at, now constituted of another one: Mine. When I realized that being young is no excuse for wasting my time and life. Because, at the end of the day, everything runs out….even Life. There is only so much time we have been allotted, and not making full use of that time is unacceptable. It is not enough to not be unhappy in one’s job; it is imperative to be happy.
The next step is not going to be much easier- it will be made of a lot of unhappy, anxiety-ridden, stressful days. But there will be freedom. And there will be hope of a better future. Mediocrity is not an option, and stagnancy even less so. Faith and confidence, I am sure, will help me sail through these days, till I find what I’m looking for. I’ve taken the plunge and time will tell whether I am to sink or swim.
Till then, Riding the Wave!
posted by Mojo | 4:31 AM
3 Comments:
Pooja- Please dont be sad. This is not the end of anything, rather it is the beginning of many more things....and the way i see it, there will be many more firsts for you- with me. Working together facilitates a friendship, but not working together does not by any means reduce the level of intimacy that has already been gained. Resignations do not and cannot take that away! :)
Pallo- Damn! Wish you hadn't read this yet. I was planning on calling you tonight to tell you. Well, never mind...I guess the next resignation we hear about will be yours! :)
The reason you are on this high is primarily 'coz your subconcious or conscious or both are so very bored and wants to do something you think is valueable.
And yes, when I resigned I was beaming from cheek to china, and I loved every minute of it. It's like leaving a girl friend who's clinging on to you and you just can't let go, until you finally manage too!
You've shared some very powerful reasons and strategies. Obviously you think very clearly, and know yourself... I'm sure its NIIT's loss, but your gain too... and ultimately if we are not able to give more than we get, not be happy, there's only a new wave to ride... All the best :-))
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