Yesterday I talked about my recent events at my day job in Part 1 of this series.
Now that I’ve realized that my disinterest in my day job is the biggest root cause of my constant stress and frustration, I’ve decided that simply moving around to a different department in my company is not the real answer I’ve been looking for. Since I just talked to my manager about my frustrations, it seems that I might have an opportunity to do something new if I want to. At the very least my manager knows how I’ve been feeling, and he won’t be surprised by any news of me leaving at this point. Now that I’m at this career crossroads, what should I do?
I’ve decided that I need to keep the ultimate goal in mind. For me, the ultimate goal is to eventually quit my day job and be able to work on my businesses (including this site) full time. That would be happiness in work for me, and that’s what I’m striving for. So how do I get there? I think that at the current pace and with our financial situation, our online businesses and websites should be able to support our family in about 2 years. Can I survive another 2 years at my current job? That’s going to be the big question.
One of the advantages of my current position is that I already know it. Sure it’s stressful and I get frustrated on a daily basis, but I have experience and I’m good at what I do. That way I can at least make a positive impact on my current team, and hopefully finish off strong. On the other hand, a new position could give me the spark I’ve been looking for and really make the next 2 years fly by. Plus, if I’m able to get a job doing something different that experience might serve me well when I finally do venture out on my own.
With those things in mind, I’ve decided to stay at my current position until I find an opportunity that sparks my interest. If that opportunity happens to be within the company I’m in, great. If not, that’s okay too. If that opportunity doesn’t come within the next 2 years, then so be it. But the point is, I’m not going to move just to move. Two years may be a little bit of time, but it’s a finite period that gives me a goal to shoot for and that always makes the time go by faster. The amount of work it takes to continue at my current pace for two years is going to be a challenge, but that’s something I will have to deal with as it comes.
I’m excited about what’s in front of me, and I’m hoping that options for changing my day job will materialize soon. If I’m able to stay motivated with this site and my other business ventures, the rewards will come. I’m ready for the challenge, and determined to take my happiness into my own hands. I know what I want to do, it’s just a matter of getting there while still providing for my family. It’s a long journey, but it’s the struggle that makes it all worthwhile right? Hopefully you’ll enjoy the journey along with me.
