Today's post is on 'a piece of advise for others'
Carpe Diem. While it might mean seize the day- I believe in seizing the opportunities given and running with them. I believe in taking chances- A year ago this week I move to Seattle to be with Chris and to start in a new office. It's risky- however I'm so glad I did it. My promotion wouldn't have happened without it. I also don't know where it would have left Chris and I. I think we'd still be together but doing long distance for years on end is tough and it takes its toll on any relationship. I believe things happen for a reason. So my advise is take a risk- sometimes you gain something- like a lesson, a friend, an adventure. At least you know you did it and you are strong enough to do it again.
Yesterdays post was on things that you are afraid of. Well the usual; spiders, heights, someone I love dying. However those aren't probably my biggest fear. I fear failure, especially in my professional life. My career means a lot to me. I have been with my company for almost 4 years, I've been promoted almost every year- and I'm now a manager. I have worked hard to get where I'm at and take pride that I started in a entry level job and moved up thru the ranks to where I am now. I transferred to two offices and another state with this company and was still able to get make this work. I'm proud of myself but I am terrified I'll screw it up. This week I had that scare- to be honest I don't make mistakes often. I work hard, I expect my team to work hard and we are successful. However this past week I, and my team dropped the ball and it almost cost us a client. My boss came down on my, which I am not used too and I handled it well on the outside but on the inside I was freaking out. That night I didn't sleep well- I woke up early and worked my ass off for hours until I secured it myself. Even though it wasn't my job I made it my job. I made sure the error was corrected. Failure is not an option.
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