One example that comes to mind is six years ago when I left my job for health reasons. It was an incredibly stressful time that led to physical issues. I was one year out of business school, unemployed, and didn't know what came next. I wasn't sure if anyone would hire me since I voluntarily left a good job. How would I explain the gap in my resume?
Over the next six months, I slowly pieced my career back together. I took any consulting work I could find. I networked. I took part in numerous informational interviews. One connection led to another, which led to attending a conference, which led to finding my next job. It was a difficult time, but I am proud of how I persevered.
This experience gave me the confidence to leave my job this year to pursue writing full-time. I knew that if it didn't work out, I could bounce back, because I had done it before. Thankfully, the circumstances this time were much more positive and I have more going for me.
Having read about your business school journey recently—where you alluded to your NYC internship—it was a treat to hear more about your summer in New York!
I'm writing this comment from the comfort of my couch, under a blanket with a cup of tea nearby, but I swear I agree with you about the importance of leaving your comfort zone. 😂
Thank you for another great post, Chris. '...beyond the comfort zone' - this part really spoke to me.
Actually, it all really spoke to me - you've woven exactly the right things together in this post to make me reflect on how life's feeling right now for me. Thank you.
Fifteen years ago my 18 year old son died. Many dreams died along with him. I didn’t know if I could survive this, but here I am leading grief recovery groups and participating in support groups for grieving parents. I would not have asked for this, but because of my loss I have entre to speak to other hurting people with understanding. We can’t always control what happens to us but we always control what we do with it.
John, I'm so sorry about your son. Although I have only known you for a little while, I have seen the impact you've had on so many. I appreciate all that you've done for others who are grieving.
Re: growing from a difficult experience:
One example that comes to mind is six years ago when I left my job for health reasons. It was an incredibly stressful time that led to physical issues. I was one year out of business school, unemployed, and didn't know what came next. I wasn't sure if anyone would hire me since I voluntarily left a good job. How would I explain the gap in my resume?
Over the next six months, I slowly pieced my career back together. I took any consulting work I could find. I networked. I took part in numerous informational interviews. One connection led to another, which led to attending a conference, which led to finding my next job. It was a difficult time, but I am proud of how I persevered.
This experience gave me the confidence to leave my job this year to pursue writing full-time. I knew that if it didn't work out, I could bounce back, because I had done it before. Thankfully, the circumstances this time were much more positive and I have more going for me.
Having read about your business school journey recently—where you alluded to your NYC internship—it was a treat to hear more about your summer in New York!
I'm writing this comment from the comfort of my couch, under a blanket with a cup of tea nearby, but I swear I agree with you about the importance of leaving your comfort zone. 😂
You can always take the blanket with you as you step out of your comfort zone!
And tea too
Definitely gonna Linus my way through #adulting
Thank you for another great post, Chris. '...beyond the comfort zone' - this part really spoke to me.
Actually, it all really spoke to me - you've woven exactly the right things together in this post to make me reflect on how life's feeling right now for me. Thank you.
Thanks Rebecca :)
Fifteen years ago my 18 year old son died. Many dreams died along with him. I didn’t know if I could survive this, but here I am leading grief recovery groups and participating in support groups for grieving parents. I would not have asked for this, but because of my loss I have entre to speak to other hurting people with understanding. We can’t always control what happens to us but we always control what we do with it.
John, I'm so sorry about your son. Although I have only known you for a little while, I have seen the impact you've had on so many. I appreciate all that you've done for others who are grieving.
Thanks ...we are all living out of our painful experiences and into bringing hope to others. You do this very well.
Thanks, John.