I quit my job!

I did it. After ten years with the same company, I quit my job. I walked away from my comfortable salary. I walked away from stock options and grants. I walked away from my work-from-home situation. Why did I do that? I lose my passion. You know how they say, "do something you'll love and you'll never work a day in your life"? Well, I was working every day. It wasn't that I hated my job. I actually enjoyed most of what I did. But it just wasn't fulfilling anymore. I was tired of red tape, corporate politics, pressure to meet someone else's abritrary expectations, etc.

I couldn't get excited about new projects. I saw new people starting, with fresh attitudes, passion and a desire to change the world. I remember having that. I miss that. I need it back.

So I quit. I'll admit it is a luxury. I planned for it for some time. My husband represents a very comforting safety net. Not everyone is in a position to do what I'm about to do.

Tomorrow I begin a new journey -- ISO My Passion. I have always derived energy and satisfaction from the work I do and the people I work with. I'm going to find it again. I don't know where. I don't know how. But for once, I'm going to enjoy enjoy the journey just as much as the end result.