Gulp…
I quit my job today.
Now I know what you are thinking- that girl goes and gets hitched and then thinks she doesn’t have to work anymore. Even I am thinking that to myself in disgust, a little bit. (Why do I care if people think that anyway… ack.)
It really has been a long time coming though. I don’t really talk about work things here that much because it is stupid to do so but I think it is a positive step that I have taken. Yet, it terrifies me at the same time.
I am going to get a plan together for what my next steps will be… it is exhilarating and also so scary that I only have a sketchy idea of what will happen. Ever since we are little people, we have a lot of our lives set out for us… school then more school, get a good job, etc.
Right now the plan is to take some time to rest, spend some time with friends and Casey during the summer. Maybe do some traveling (CA, Germany?). Then take a GRE prep course and enroll in some courses in the fall to get me back in the groove of school. The goal is to get myself in a good place to apply to graduate programs during the winter.
So that is it. I am proud that I did it finally because I know it is the best thing for me right now. I will be moving toward an important and valuable step (graduate school) and I will also be more happy every day.
So that is it… why do I feel like I took a leap off a cliff?
July 12th, 2005 at 11:23 pm
We are so damn proud of you leech face!!!!
And don’t worry, it’s a leap off a cliff, but you have a giant parachute
And I have a buttload of leftover GRE materials, including a spreadsheet with all of the vocabulary words that you can turn into flashcards.
They are all yours if you want ‘em.
July 12th, 2005 at 11:26 pm
first of all, welcome back and congratulations and kisses and hugs to you both!
second of all… i am so jealous. i would love to quit my job. its the easiest job in the world, which is great sometimes, but most times, it bores me to death. and i know there is so much more i can do with myself… i am looking into school too (pastry chef!). There are some changes coming within the company itself so i am kinda waiting those out… and while i do, i am sooo jealous!
July 12th, 2005 at 11:43 pm
So glad you are back! Doesn’t it feel good to be done with the wedding madness? And I’m happy to hear that you quit your job. You didn’t sound too happy with the situation, even with the few details you posted here. What are you going to study? We’ll be patient for the pictures — just ease into your new groove over there.
July 12th, 2005 at 11:48 pm
I love you and am really happy and excited for you! I better see more of you because of this
July 12th, 2005 at 11:54 pm
Yeah California for visitin’!!!
Seriosly, you know how proud and happy we are that you have made this good decision. As two people who got out of that crazy ass place, we can safely say that you will never regret it!!!
lots of hugs and kisses to my favorite brave girl.
July 12th, 2005 at 11:59 pm
How exciting! So many new developments all at once. Uncertain=scary but also exciting. Good luck with everything – not that a talented girl like yourself will need it!
July 13th, 2005 at 12:06 am
So many changes! That’s awesome!!!
July 13th, 2005 at 12:37 am
HOUSEWIFE!!! J/K. It is great that you are taking an aggressive step toward a new life. Having quit my life and gone back to school last year, I know that scary/fun feeling. There are definitely the “what the hell am I doing?” moments, but overall it has been a great move for me. Kind of like waking up from a deep sleep, but being happy about it. So, what do you want to study?
July 13th, 2005 at 12:44 am
Good for you! It’s totally a leap. But take a deep breath and go with it. Yay!
July 13th, 2005 at 1:26 am
And think of all that extra knitting time. Welcome to the unemployed student group! I’m glad you took the chance
July 13th, 2005 at 7:55 am
Glad you chose your happiness and decided to quit. From what you and everyone else were saying this was the best choice. Plus now you’ve got a great hubby to take care of you (not that he wouldn’t before) but at least you can still have health insurance.
Good for you to make a choice and choose your hapiness and sanity. Does this mean we can expect more blogging??
July 13th, 2005 at 8:32 am
i quit my job about a year ago. it was what i had planned for myself since high school. i went to school, got the degree, worked for a few years in it, and hated nearly every moment. the stress was just too much for me. when i quit it was only a few months before my wedding. trust me, that jumping off a cliff feeling will feel like flying in a few days
July 13th, 2005 at 8:46 am
WHoa! That is so great! It is great to know what you want to do and how you’re going to do it! I too feel that we often just “end up” places when we don’t mean to be there – so good for you to take charge! I am jealous too! I hope to be able to do something similar when I’m on my future husband’s insurance….
Good luck with everything!
July 13th, 2005 at 8:46 am
Congratulations on taking that big leap forward! Good luck with test preps and you’re right–it’s a great opportunity to spend time with Casey and travel (DC! DC! DC!) and KNIT!
July 13th, 2005 at 8:55 am
Wow! that’s so exciting! You and I are in similar boats right now. Or, at least in different boats, paddling close to eachother, trying not to just end up where the current takes us. I think it’s really important to follow your heart in life. So good for you!
July 13th, 2005 at 9:13 am
Good for you! I don’t talk about my job on the blog either, but believe you me…I hear you. If I hadn’t been a single mom, I’d have looked into graduate school a long time ago. Now my SO and I are thinking of starting our own business, so I hope that i can stick out the job I have until we’re able to pull something like that off. Best of luck to you and Casey…if you’re happier with your “work” life, you’re gonna be happier at home, too!
sue
July 13th, 2005 at 9:49 am
I’d be terrified to quit! Yay, you! Youz gots some guts gurl!!
Doing what will make you happy is what is important. Going back to school sounds like fun – and a bit scary – but fun! Congrat’s on your big leap!
July 13th, 2005 at 9:49 am
Good for you, Jess! I’m a wee bit jealous, simply because I love school. I’m happy you’ve made the right decision for you and Casey – now you’ll be freaking out about papers and reading to be done, and really, that’s where the fun is.
July 13th, 2005 at 9:50 am
I’m so proud that you decided to do the right thing and support your man. It’s about time Casey had a hot meal waiting for him when he gets home.
I feel like I should work in “little missy” somehow…
July 13th, 2005 at 9:57 am
I am proud of you. Life is too short to be miserable in a job you don’t like. I think this is great timing since you are starting a new life anyhow. You go girl!
July 13th, 2005 at 12:35 pm
Good for you! Congrats!
July 13th, 2005 at 2:50 pm
It’s a giant leap, but it’s not because you’re wimping out or anything– it takes a huge amount of courage to do what you’ve done. And it’s not like you did it because “oh, I will now just sit around all day and eat bonbons” (although personally? That sounds like a good life to me… mmm, bonbons). You have a goal, and you’re making it happen. That, to me, is way better than staying in a job forever and not going after your dreams.
July 13th, 2005 at 3:15 pm
Hell Yeah! I hope they shit in their pants when you told them
It sounds like your talents were not appreciated at all there,so congratulations for moving on. You’ll be great at whatever you do. I hope this means you can come spend a little time down South with yours truly and the Georgia knitting crew!
July 13th, 2005 at 7:40 pm
Well holy hell. What news! I was not expecting that
Try not to get to overwhelmed though…it sounds like a good thing.
July 13th, 2005 at 10:12 pm
Congratulations, Princess.
July 14th, 2005 at 2:31 am
Change is scary, but YOU CAN DO IT! It’s going to be great! hang in there, girlie! We’re proud of you…
July 14th, 2005 at 12:08 pm
Jess, You’re a brave woman. When my friend quit her job I found this really great Maya Angelou quote about how we should be doing things that nourish our souls. I’ll see if I can track it down for you.