What a year it’s been already!
My current read is The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin! Has anyone read it? I’m only a couple chapters into the book and I already know that it’s a book I’ll read over and over again the rest of my life. I’ve also been listening to her podcast Happier (thank you so much for that recommendation, Ali!) on my commutes to and from Provo.
Since reading and listening to Gretchen’s insights… I’ve been thinking a lot about my personal happiness and the things I’m doing to enhance and detract from it.
One aspect that kept on coming to my mind was my job.
My job with Google Fiber was a great opportunity for me. It came at a time when I was really wanting a career change however it was never a job I loved with my entire heart. I dreaded the Saturdays, the late nights, the retail aspect, the drive to Provo and the other sales aspects of the job. However, I loved the people, the co-workers, the product and the environment and many other memories and experiences I will cherish forever.
So I’ve been torn on if I should stay or leave my job. To be dead honest- I’ve been torn since last May.
Which is an extremely long time to not feel great about where you spend all day, everyday.
So, yesterday I took a huge leap of faith and quit my job. I had a two year contract with Google and never thought I’d leave earlier than my contract end date. I’ve always told myself I’d NEVER quit my job unless I had another job lined up right after it. I’ve always thought breaks in resumes were horrible for new employers to see so I’m still in awe I actually quit without a single thing lined up.
However, I’m excited to take a little bit of time to figure out what I’m truly passionate about. What sets my soul on fire? I’m not too sure. What kind of job is something I would want to do in my spare time whether I was on the clock or not? No clue.
So I’m beyond thrilled to take some time to evaluate these things and figure out what’s to come. I’ve always loved the workforce and feel like I will be a working lady my entire life. Even as a mom I hope! So this month (or however it takes to find a new job) should be a weird, challenging, refreshing and peculiar time for me.
So if you see me camped out at Banbury Cross, skiing on the weekdays, cooking & baking lots, babysitting, and finding other little odd jobs for the next little bit now you’ll now why.
Onward and upward..
-Liv
