Hello friends. Sorry for my absence. It's been a busy and eventful fall, but my energies seemed to fall just short of sharing in this format. The truth is that I've been having a bit of a dark night of the soul. I've been grappling with big life-direction decisions, trying to gauge timing, and also to determine what I really want at this point in my life. But as it happened, good timing and thoughtful planning went out the window and events exploded in my face.
I have quit my job. I'd been quietly laying some groundwork for eventual retirement for some time now. But some events at work brought everything into focus, making it crystal clear that now was the time to act. With a heavy heart, I turned in my resignation in late October and worked my last day this past week.
Family and friends have been very supportive--they've long known the issues my co-workers and I dealt with daily. And state-mandated changes of a negative financial nature (Remember, this IS Wisconsin after all, and I was one of those parasitic public employees) were coming down the pike. Those changes were my main reason for contemplating an exit in the first place.
Putting one foot in front of the other during those last ten days was stressful and uncomfortable. I'm feeling a bit bruised, but excited and eager to move forward from a challenging situation. Now is my chance to spend time on the things and people that matter to me most. Excellent timing for that--a brand new family member should arrive in a matter of days. Whoo hoo!
Healing is at the top of the agenda right now. But the main thing is:
Done. And free. At last.
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I did the same thing about five years ago, and under similar circumstances (plus health issues brought on by the situation).
I won't lie that it was easy, as it took some time to heal and to work my way out of the emotional aspect. I plunged myself into my crafts (knitting and quilting), and today I am very happy with my life. I've even found some peace with the situation and people I left behind.
Put yourself at the TOP of the list and make the most of each day that God gives you.
WOOOOOHOOOOO KATHIE!!!! :o))) Today is the first day of the rest of your life! ;o) And a new grandbaby on the way to boot. I'm so happy for you...truly! The world awaits!
You go girl! You can have a wonderful post-work life. I know from experience!
I was in a similar position last year, and I left a 32-year career because the pressure of a parasitic government job was too much. Early retirement was a jolt - but it's been a year, and I've had time to adjust a bit. You'll feel unsettled for a while, but you'll find yourself.
Courage!
teabird / Ravelry
Hi Kathie,
Sorry to hear you were having such a difficulty that you had to jump faster than planned. That must have been difficult.
I'm sure you will heal quickly, you have a lot of love around you and you are intelligent and talented and this dark clouds silver lining will be golden.
Just wanted to send some good cheer your way and I'll bet in about 6mos you will be sailing high in your new life and totally forgetting this.
Much love and you can always come to SoCal and I will play with you :)
Cindi
Hope whatever you have is enough for you to live comfortably and enjoy your hobbies. whatever else there was is gone so let it goo and try to be happy.
(((hugs))) I wish is all the happiness as you re-discover yourself and the next stage in your life.
Just want to wish you good luck as you move on to a new stage of your life. I found quilting to be a great solace and inspiration when I had a similar issue. I look forward to future posts!
goodness, change is difficult. but it sounds like you're free now to think clearer and seek greater happiness.
{{hugs}}
Kathie... all of the posts resonate with the message, heal thy self! So take heed... enjoy the new baby, holidays and above all, have fun. Have missed your blog posts...
sue
wow. best wishes for a wonderful transition to something fabulous that you really want to do!!!
I bet in a year you will look back and ask why didn't I do this sooner! I think now you will have time to pursue those things you have wanted to , read a book you didn't have time to and oh Ican't wait to see all the new quilts you design and make....
enjoy every minute of your new life
Kathie
Another "Me, too" here but 11 years ago. Best thing I ever did. Really.
Peace be with you. I love your blog.
-Helen
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