The Stars Have Aligned...

So, as I mentioned earlier this week – I quit my job.  I didn’t hate my job - it was okay as far as jobs went.   

I decided to leave because boredom got the better of me.  My days were not remotely close to being filled and 98% of the time, I read e-books or surfed the internet – for 8 hours a day!  I’m sure it sounds like a dream job to some, but it wasn’t for me.  After 2 years or mind-numbing boredom, my mind was slowly turning to mush.  I like to challenge others and be challenged and this place wasn’t fulfilling any of those requirements.

This new opportunity was literally in the works for a long time.  My path crossed with an old acquaintance about 4 years ago.  I was looking for something new, but he wasn’t looking to hire.  Then, he was looking to hire, but I wasn’t looking to move.  It’s been back and forth, back and forth.  I’d actually written the opportunity off and was moving on when I got another call.  

Well, finally the stars aligned and I was presented with an offer (and opportunity) that I couldn’t refuse.

• A lot closer to home = more time for me and less time on the road, which means less stops at the gas station; 
• Brand new position.  I can make it my own and don’t have to worry about hearing “that’s not how so and so did it."
• Great family owned company, with lots of room for personal growth. 
• Better benefits and a pension plan;
• An office of my own – with a door!  No more cube-dwelling for this girl; 
• More money.  I didn’t even have to ask for it, but gladly accepted it; 
• Most importantly – RESPECT.  They value their employees and it shows – most of them are 15+ years with this company. 

Today, I am a firm believer that “Good things come to those who wait".