Take 5

Changing Lanes

I had a revelation today - have been undergoing some serious thinking about whether I wanted to change lanes. Actually, jobs, to be precise. A long conversation with Pops had me thinking twice about leaving.

It had started out last year. A gnawing feeling of inadequacy at the job, that somehow, I didn't fit into the mold needed for this type of work.

So I entertained the thought of going into something else that captured my heart - teaching. But one thing led to another, and lo and behold - i stayed on for 8 more months. And probably a couple more to come.

Slowly, i started thinking again. Did I make a mistake? Should I stay on? Things seem good, and the environment's fantastic.

Confused, i spoke to one of the top hats twice. The first conversation left me wanting, and wondering about my course of action. The second with the boss confirmed what I felt to be true all this time - this wasn't for me.

As I explained to the boss at my second, and final conversation on changing lanes.

I've got to rationalise, rank and think about the reasons why I want to stay.
But somehow, the thought of teaching just brings a smile to my face.

I know, its quite a roundabout way for me to get back to status quo. But hey at least now the choice is clear.

I'm changing lanes for good.

posted by leo @ 10:08 PM