As this blog talks to random parts of my life that I feel are pertinent to share, I am talking this moment in April to reflect upon change. Recently, I left my employment for a new job. In this job market (Q1 2010), I have noticed that it has been quite hot (for now). 5 of my colleagues left within a 4 week span, now some might speculate on the reason those people left, but I choose to take it for what it is. I do believe of everyone that did leave, the least amount of years spent with the company was 2 years with one person being with the company over 10. Now, I only say this to place perspective on the situation. I can only speak for myself and I truly enjoyed my time with my previous company. I can honestly say, in my short life, it was my best job ever. Yes it had its challenges, but in totality it was a place I will never forget. But as I left one job to join this great job, I felt it time to leave this place to experience something new. I have no plans on jumping from job to job, that is not fun at all, but I do feel I am at a time (recently married, no kids) in my life where I can afford to take moderate risk to see how I can enhance my skillsets to make me a complete contributor to an organization. I do know that with change comes a level of unknown that can be daunting, but life is short and we must do what we can to live each day to the fullest whether we are on top of the world or walking the streets below it.
Now I do write these blogs to all out there that are willing to listen to this man’s thoughts. But this blog post is dedicated to a friend of mine, from my previous employment, who always asked me: “Charles when is the next post coming out? Your public wants to know more!” And out of the respect I have for him, I will end this post in a similar manner of a television show we both love (Criminal Minds):
“The men who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try to do nothing and succeed.” – Lloyd Jones
