Today is a very significant day since it was officially my last day at work and it is also the fist day of a whole new episode in my life. A 'career-break' is a notion I have contemplated lengthily then discarded fully, only to find it resurfacing and to be dismissed yet again. Finally in a triggering moment I took the plunge not failing to surprise myself too in the process.
So now is the time to reflect on what I have learned, how I have grown and what I can take away from my 3 year spell. Undeniably, I have improved one of the most vital skills-getting along with devastatingly complicating colleagues in a mind-bogglingly competitive environment with constant comparisons. Managing stress and responding wisely to slightly condescending management styles are also important skills that were well polished up.
While I have some reservations about the length of the time spent here, I do not feel that it will negatively impact my future career moves. In terms of soft skills developed, I think it was time well spent!
And now I have been blessed with a few months of freedom to fully unwind and to think more clearly about my next step.
The past 3 years did go by so swiftly and so will the times ahead but as they say you are the pilot of your own time and I am looking forward to better accomplishments in this new phase.
A small step towards change has been taken which hopefully will result in a giant leap in my professional life..
Well said Chaths! I know this is the best thing you have done and you did it at the right time. Well, I have to say I am glad you spent 3 years in this challenging environment as it gained me a rare friend who actually gets my crazy ideas LOL ;) This is a wonderful break for you Chaths, I'm sure this is going to help propel you into newer and exiting things ahead! Here's to a great tomorrow! :)
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