getting out of my comfort zone

Philippines
April 11, 2010 2:40am CST
It's my last day today, it's so scary to finally make that decision to get out of my comfort zone and plunge my head on to unknown. 6 years in this company made my life less unexciting, literally motivationg and a lot more fantastic. It made me a better and happier person not beacuse I have a stable career but mainly because I met so many amazing people. Because of this I learned to value my family more becuase I saw the sacrifices of my colleagues and friends to face in this field just for the love of family. At the end of my long and challenging journey... believe me it was not an easy one; after long term of service am I doing the right thing...mainly for the same reasons as other says when transferring to another company? Salary, security, growth and better management... Am I to brave for this...
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6 responses
@sani30 (35)
• Philippines
11 Apr 10
getting out of one's comfort zone is a dillema for everyone. it involoves a wise decision-making. i almost have the same experience when i transferred from one account to another, but it was kinda easy since its the same nature of job. the hard part is that ill be starting all over again. well, i suggest before you go out in your comfort zone, just make sure everything is ready. you should set your whole self - your mind,heart and body. if you think getting out from the box will make you a better person, do it! goodluck and strive higher!
• Philippines
11 Apr 10
thanks for your reply :) I'm doing these not because for my own growth nor fear in starting all over agin, sometimes it's really hard to leave something that you have invested you're time and dedicate yourself. Especially when you got some thank you letters or texts... or simply saying that you loved and you loved back in return. Yes you're right, you have to be ready in facing all the consequences in making big decisions but what's important you are willing to contribute not only to give yourself gratification that you're the best... but having a good purpose just like to support a family give them a better life and a better future. :)
• Philippines
11 Apr 10
hi ther... getting out of you work is not that ize... but if you think that disition is for you family so what are you wating for go... give your family better life ang better future...
@sani30 (35)
• Philippines
11 Apr 10
alright, i understand. just keep in your mind that if youre doing things for the betterment of your loveones, do it with no hesitation. keep the courage in your heart. may Gob always guide and bless you.
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
11 Apr 10
As long as you considered that you will have less money coming in first. And I totally agree with you, it isn't worth sacrificing your family's needs if you don't have to. I think you are brave and encourage you, but like I said, make sure it won't cause problems financially and be prepared to cut some leisurely things out of your life. In fact, you can ask around about money saving ideas and cut cutting tips..
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
11 Apr 10
Good luck on your new journey. For a new job and a new beginning. Changes is something that we must welcome bravely because sometimes only in changes we may able to enhance our life's situation. We must change the old ones and start with a lot of new things because changes brings new growth. You may still have doubts but that is quite normal. Everybody who is in the same situation as yours will feel and experience the same. I knew you are brave enough to plunge in to a new challenge. Good luck on your new job.
@rberon1985 (5359)
• Philippines
11 Apr 10
It is really so sad to hear that you are already leaving the company.But as what you have told us you have to do this because there is a better opportunity outside.We respect your decision.I know and I believe you have enough skills for the new endeavor that you will be facing. Though we have not been together for so long,I have heard a lot of good things about you. Most of all the agents that you've handled has been promoted. I hope i and i am looking forward that i can work with you in the near future.I wish you all the best in life.God bless!
@jasmeena (846)
• Indonesia
11 Apr 10
Well,we have several reasons if we are asked why we want to leave our comfort zone despite being stable financially and so on. I was in the same situation too. After teaching three years in a course nearby, I decided to leave. I got stuck with the same situation and the teamwork was not as solid as before. I now teach English on freelance basis from company to company. Of course, it takes time to adapt. My former office is 5 minutes from home, and now I have to go by bus to office. But i never regret it. It makes me more independent and I can make friends with people from different background, from government official to people from multinational companies. I also now decide to join insurance because I am a freelancer. I don`t know whether I will be freelancer or full timer in a course or school, we`ll see later.
• Philippines
11 Apr 10
hi kathylicious! Well this is a tough one. Situation like this really need a wise decision. I guess your brave enough since you finally realized your priority.I agree with you,getting out of your comfort zone was not that easy. For 6 long years employed in that company almost gave you a second family. People you always see and talk with 5 days a week, 20 days a month and 240 days a year.For 6 years, you shared more of your times with them than your biological family.So it's really hard to forget those people and memories.Just always remember,there's always more in store for you in your future career.Goodluck!