I'm not sure if it's because I grew up in the military or if it's just my personality, but change isn't something scary to me. I have always welcomed it, even longed for it at times.
The latest major change came when I felt that I was being led to quit my job as a teacher. I was completing my 8th year as a teacher and was simply struggling to find joy in my career choice anymore. I could go in to detail, but that would be another blog in and of itself. To summarize, I was tired of politics involved, of all the demands beyond teaching, and of nasty parents.
After much discussion, my husband and I decided this was what I should do. I had a friend who told me about a company needing teachers to work with homeschooled kids, just one day a week. I agreed to this, but had many concerns that I just couldn't shake. There wouldn't be any benefits, I'd basically be an independent contractor. Very little stability etc.
Then I had the opportunity to completely leave the education industry and venture out into a world I have never known. I accepted a job as a project engineer for a commercial general contractor...the company is the same one with which my husband is a superintendent.
My husband's dream has always been to have his own construction company. Maybe now I will be able to one day help him run the company effectively.
The learning curve is astronomical as I know little about the industry. My motivation is sky high though. For the first time in many years, I am excited about my future and the opportunities I now have.
So, don't be afraid of change. Sometimes these changes can bring about more joy in your life than you ever imagined. Don't settle for a job you aren't happy with because there is one out there that is a perfect fit for you. And sometimes, it's in a place you'd never expect.
