Life is all about choices. This transplant has made me make choices that I never thought I would ever have to make.....Choices that have a direct impact on the quality of the life I will live.
After being back at work for four months, I have made the choice to resign from my job. It was a very hard decision to make but one that was needed to be done for me. I worked at my Company for 15 years and the job that I am leaving is the job I was perfect for, the job I loved the most, the job I worked my ass off to get promoted to and the job I will forever be sad to leave. So many emotions are running through my mind....I feel like a quitter especially after my work stuck with me while I was sick and during my recovery. I know I have their full support but still have some guilt about leaving even though I know it will be the best for my health, life and family.
I am sure you are asking why I am leaving? The answer is simple, it was the perfect job for me in my previous life, before my transplant. I was so eager to return to work to prove that I can resume my normal life but after some serious thought I have accepted that I am not the same person who I was before.
So what is next? My last day is May 11th and the rest is To Be Determined!
"Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin."
~Grace Hansen
After being back at work for four months, I have made the choice to resign from my job. It was a very hard decision to make but one that was needed to be done for me. I worked at my Company for 15 years and the job that I am leaving is the job I was perfect for, the job I loved the most, the job I worked my ass off to get promoted to and the job I will forever be sad to leave. So many emotions are running through my mind....I feel like a quitter especially after my work stuck with me while I was sick and during my recovery. I know I have their full support but still have some guilt about leaving even though I know it will be the best for my health, life and family.
I am sure you are asking why I am leaving? The answer is simple, it was the perfect job for me in my previous life, before my transplant. I was so eager to return to work to prove that I can resume my normal life but after some serious thought I have accepted that I am not the same person who I was before.
So what is next? My last day is May 11th and the rest is To Be Determined!
"Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin."
~Grace Hansen
You always amaze your dad and me. We are so very lucky to have you as our daughter, but sad that this new life had to happen to you. We stand by your side with ever decision and path you take. May the next chapter begin.
ReplyDeleteLove you much trooper.
Hi Natasha...I can only imagine how hard this decision was for you as I know how hard you worked at work and that you always enjoyed your career. It was courageous for you to make that step to go back after everything you have been through. Now is the time to take care of you...you know what YOUR body needs. Those long hours put such a strain on anyone but especially as you work to build your strength. You just take care of YOU friend and let your body direct you. Everyone knows how dedicated you were to your career and we all know this has been a major decision but the PERFECT decision you YOU! Take care :) Kim
ReplyDeleteNatasha, I feel your pain. I'm just now realizing the last 2.5 semesters of nursing school are 100% at the expense of my body. My body is so different than it was 22 months ago, and I'm giving up the fight kicking and screaming. Is that where you're at right now? Id love to talk with you - shoot me an email anytime. Amanda agoodwin2010@gmail.com
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