I did the unthinkable and decide to quit my well paying job, where my boss likes me and I get along remarkably with my coworkers.  I survived 6 layoffs during the economic turmoil.  But I was just not satisfied.  Of course I could wait and see if there's a job in line before I decided to leave my comfort zone but what fun is that?  Ok, I did tried but I was just not motivated enough because I was good at my job and I adore the people at work.  Unfortunately, I was not challenged and even when I was, I did not find fulfillment when I accomplished it.  Something was missing.  Desire.  Passion.  Boredom?

This was really a life changing decision and I spent countless nights wondering what I am doing?  So with careful contemplation and tons of budgeting, I got my husband's blessing and went for it.  I went on Google and typed in "I quit my job and now what."  Seriously, it's not like I can get a straight answer from anyone else.

I found about 55,600,000 results in 0.24 seconds.  The first link I clicked on was this wonderful article by Steve DeMaio, "You've Quit Your Job. Now What?"  And I realize that I am not crazy.  In order for me to get to where I want to be, I have to listen to my heart.  Because I really believe that if we did all the things that we are capable of doing, we would surprise ourselves.

It's been a week and I applied for AppleOne so I can get some sort of income coming in because I am not going to rely on unemployment.  Not that I qualify for it...yet.  The rep end up calling me and ask candidly, what was my agenda?  I couldn't tell her I don't know yet but I assured her that I am going back to school and plan on taking temp jobs in the meantime.  She replied with, "Well, I don't want to say we are not good at this but we are not very good at career change.  Temps here are very flexible and that includes their compensation.  I just want to put it out there."  I am not sure if I want her to help me find a job but bottom line is, I just need a door open and I can do the rest.  I am still a firm believer that temp agency are one of the best networking outlet to find your next company.

I do not want to go straight for another career, I want to really look for what is right for me.  So I decided to see her in person before I make any judgment call because she is not only interviewing me, I need to interview her.  Yes, I know first impression is important but we were over the phone.  I don't believe an eye for and eye.  Just because she is trying to weed me out of her pile of resume.  I have to flip over that rock entirely before walking away.  Beggars cannot be choosers but no one will stick up for yourself better than you.

I am glad you ask me what my agenda is because it made me realize that even if I have to lower my compensation...I still think I made the right decision.  I know it will not be easy but we are never given anything we cannot handle.

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