Yesterday was my last day at my company. I resigned.
I had been there thirteen years, starting as the number three employee in a software start-up and working up to vice-president of an award-winning company, managing operations and all teams except for the tech teams. Blood, sweat and tears, as they say. Clients who have my cell phone number (and are not afraid to use it). And 60+ hour work weeks.
Today I did not have to check my email as my eyes opened.
Today I have no appointments, demos, calls, or team meetings.
Today I have no to do list.
And I am NOT afraid.
Ever been in a #transition? I couldn't find any useful guides or books on transitions like this one. No one seems to be talking about how to manage upheavals gracefully.
And it is an #upheaval. I have no plan. No clue what's going to happen next. I haven't even revamped my resume for pete's sake. Not sure what's out there. Do I stay in software? Sales? Management? Training? Client support? Or go all out for something totally different? Stay at home and raise my babies? Go back to school? Start a business? Start a ministry?
It's exciting really, but I haven't let myself think about it until today. Because yesterday I was still an employee.
Graceful transitions start with making sure we stay engaged until the last possible moment. In this case, committed, until the last day of my two-month notice...benefitting my clients and my company even if they don't know or care...setting them up to succeed. Being grace-filled means being good to the last drop.
Now I will take time to heal, let go of old mind-sets, catch up on reading that pile of books, and chase my four-year-old around the couch.
Cover photo: Empty Coffee Cup by Tsuji
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