I Quit My Job Today
Today is the day. Today is the day. Today is the day. It's all I can think! Today I did what I have been thinking about for far too long. I quit my job today.
It took me quite a while but it's done. I have been a salaried manager in this restaurant for about 5 years. In this epic journey I have started as a cook/server and moved up into management. Assistant Manager, Assistant General Manager, General Manager.
The pay is competitive and the job itself can be (at times) entertaining. I have become quite comfortable there as I have been doing it for awhile. As a matter of fact it has become a point where I'm doing it without thought present.
The biggest challenge I have had with this job is there is no TIME and no FUTURE. As a salaried manager I have grown acustommed to working the required 50-60 hours a week. It's easy to start having to work 70+ when someone is sick, or labor has an issue, or vacation or tons of other random common occurences.
Time is the one thing we can't get back, the utimate finite resource. The time I have to spend at work makes me cherish the TIME I have off with the family. It seems there is never enough.
The FUTURE I would like to build is why I work so hard day in and day out. Things like 401k, stock options, and benefits are what have been truly talking to me.
The reason I joined WA is to build my future. Freedom of time, financial independence. It is definitely challenging to work 60 hours a week and then come home and work 30-40 hours a week on your own business. then still try to spend time with the family.
My aspirations in life are to build my own business, be in control of my time and be able to build generational wealth. This is a new term I have learned recently and have been quite intrigued with the concept.
I believe in myself, I believe that I can truly make what I want happen. I believe the tools are in place here at WA and I will challenge myself to make it happen. I am going to fully commit and although this is not a Success Post I believe that I one day it will be.
I am taking a forced leap of faith here. No exit plan, but a great destination in mind and tons of drive pushing me strong! First things first: I'm going Yearly!
Recent Comments
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If you can go yearly do so. You have made a decision. Live with it and sister, all is well, especially when you have strong faith.
Maxine
Success with your website and congrats! A new period is coming! We all work towards that Day we can dat, I quit my job!
Great blog, thanks for sharing with us.
Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours.
Bushra
This is definitely a Leap of Faith, I wish all the best at pursuing your dreams.
Mary