8 weeks ago, I was a corporate goodie-two-shoes … well, kinda.
7 weeks ago, I gave my notice. Yes, I cried a little.
5 weeks ago, I turned over my employee badge, corporate card, and parking pass. And I had a rockin’ going-away party at my favorite dive bar.
4 weeks ago, I co-founded the coolest company with the best business partner ever.
And today, we begin month two of JobSyntax. We’re ahead of expectations from every angle (hey, I review myself now … I can make those claims), and I couldn’t be happier. As Zoë said earlier this week, "my worst day at JobSyntax is better then my best day anywhere else." It's totally true.
When I left my comfortable - albeit challenging - job to strike out on my own, a wise friend told me to prepare for the following stages:
Shock that you actually got up enough guts to leave.
Depression that you didn’t leave sooner.
Doubt that you ever should have left. This is more familiarly termed “the bounce back”. “My previous job was so safe, what in the world have I gotten myself into?”
Anger at yourself that you ever thought that leaving was the wrong thing to do.
Recognition and elation that you made the right choice and you are happier and more successful doing what you are doing today.
I can safely say I've journeyed through the stages. So cheers to month two! Great times are ahead!
gretchen