It is very important to me that I share both the ups and the downs of this van life journey. We see so many times that it just looks idyllic; we get the Instagram effect. So I write today with news that is quite disheartening.
I wrote a couple of weeks ago that my goals of being able to work remotely at my current job were in jeopardy. After several discussions about how to move forward, its been decided my current employer isn’t able to accommodate remote work. And that means I have to look for a new job.
This is something I anticipated, which means [thankfully] I’m prepared to job hunt. I really enjoy working for my boss and the industry we are a part of, though, so its a shame I can’t continue working there. At the end of the day what it comes down to is that my dreams are non-negotiable. I can respect others time enough to write a full proposal on the whats and the hows. I can leave enough space for others to make their own decisions. But what I can’t do is compromise who I am and what my aspirations are.
I’m not sure when my exit will be. There is training to do for the people who will take over in my absence and other arrangements to be discussed. I’ve gotten a jump on it, though, and I’ve already put in my first application.
To finish, I want to tell you a quote I heard recently that really resonated with me. Do what you fear and fear disappears. I find the scariest things are only scary up until you make a decision. Then, after that, it just is. Hopefully, someone reading this finds comfort or courage here today, whether its for something big or small – don’t be discouraged!
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