I had a meeting at my Corporate office this morning. It was scheduled at about 4:30pm yesterday so I knew it was important. Around here, we have a lot of meetings but not too many last minute ones. I'm just thinking out loud here, I feel I need to write this stuff down to try and work through it in my head and maybe get some thoughts/suggestions.
I've been offered a position to be a Jr. Partner in our investment division. Since I started here I've been passionate about investments and am always ready to learn more. I've been preparing to take my Securities exams (7 and 24) and even though I haven't nailed down what I want to do with those licenses, I've felt very good about obtaining them. I'm so confused!! I love the office I'm in right now, I love the girls that work for me and I love the environment of being around the sales agents. I believe in what we do. I believe in our market and that we're an ethical organization. I will have the opportunity to make more money, and I am very motivated by additional cash (who isn't?). I feel a little sick inside. Sickly because I'd be starting from scratch, because I'd be leaving all of what I know behind, because the office I'm in right now will have a very rocky transition when I leave. I'll still be in the company, but will give all of my responsibilities to someone else and to tell the truth I'm not excited about training another person to do what I do, it is so vast!! And let's not forget that my daily commute would go from 9 minutes to 25 minutes. I'm not too concerned with the mornings, but I don't like getting home that long after 5pm, and traffic here in the Capitol City on Cantrell is HORRIBLE at that time of day.
I'm excited, I'm sad, I'm a little lost, I can't find my favorite green pen, my brain is about to be challenged in a way it's never been...I have to take the position. I'm just afraid. I want to GROW! I want to be successful and even more powerful in this organization than I am right now. Why, then, is this such an internal conflict?? Help!!!
6 comments:
Change always brings fear. when a chalange/opportunity comes our way we have so many mixed feelings and can talk our way out of or into a greater future. It's time to take the leap. If you turn down this chance to really move up you may never get another one. At least not there. Go ahead and grow. You can take all that you gain with you in what ever direction you travel. Besides, if you want to own the company or one like it you have to know what you're doing. Look forward!
DADDY
I am really in no place to offer advice. I just want to say 'good luck' and that I'll pray for you.
Oh my dear...
When I left ASU 5 years ago I cried forever because I don't like change--of any kind. Change scares the crap out of me. But change will happen whether you ask for it or not--so go with your goals.
Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? Will this position help you achieve what you want in the long run? When will the next opportunity for growth come? Are you ready for more of a challenge at work--sometimes when work becomes easier and you do it without even thinking, it is time to give yourself a new challenge.
It sounds like this opportunity will be a challenge. You decide if it is one you are willing to take.
Training someone else may suck--but only for a short time.
You will make the right decision for you--you always do. You are strong and know what you want.
I love you and support you 100%!!
Wow, great choices to choose from and great advice.
To me questioning my decisions is a very good thing. You want to be sure you are going to be happy with what you are doing. It is healthy and positive, it means you care and you are taking tons into consideration.
Tons of love and praying from our side to help you out :-)
i love you!!!!!.....im not much help in things like this....so do what makes you happy &.....I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!
Will they let you have a 3 month trial run in the new position to see if it is what you want?
Good luck!
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