Moving On

I received a call yesterday about a job I applied for a few weeks ago. The job is mine. I am excited. Yet a little sad. I have worked at our families business for nearly 16 years. It is hard leaving something that has been so much a part of my life all these years. The industry our company is in has taken a downfall (no thanks to the economy issues) and to be frank, I don't want this business when my parents decide to retire. I have accumulated so much stuff here. I don't know what I will do with it all.

I told my parents this morning that I would be leaving in 2 weeks. That was tough! I don't think they really ever thought I would decide to change careers. Seeing my dad cry broke my heart. He doesn't understand that I need this change. He wants me to stay because of selfish reasons {i understand selfishness all too well}. If I don't move on now I never will. I know this business will continue to operate, but without me, it will seem somewhat empty to them. I was always on time for work, hardly took any vacation, they trusted me to make sure things were taken care of when they were out of the office.

I have learned so much while working with them. I basically set up the entire accounting system we use now. I have met wonderful people. I have grown with this company and that being said, I am sad to see this time come to an end.

Moving on is exciting. I am so happy. Heck, to be honest, I never thought I would leave either. I am proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone. Life is full of change and we must change... or we will be left behind. "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". Here's to my journey!!