Beyond the Cubicle: 6 Unexpected Perks of Leaving My Corporate Life Behind
A few years ago, I took the plunge and left my corporate job. It was not an easy decision, but looking back, it's been the most rewarding one I've ever made. Here is what surprised me most about ditching the cubicle life:
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1. Passion Over Pay check:?Corporate life offered stability, but not fulfilment. Now, I have the autonomy to choose work I'm truly passionate about. It's a trade-off I'm happy to make.
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2. Time Lordship:?Who knew I craved the freedom to be my own timekeeper? Gone are the days of dreading the 8 am alarm. Now, I can structure my schedule around what matters most to me.
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3. Choosing what’s First:?Balancing my time in the corporate world was a constant struggle. Now, I'm truly present for life's important moments, whether it's a doctor’s appointment or a casual dinner with loved ones.
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4. Hustle Unleashed:?Corporate constraints often stifled my creativity. Now, I can bring my own ideas to life and collaborate with inspiring individuals I handpick. The hustle is real, but it's fuelled by passion.
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5. Lifelong Learner:?Remember all those skills I longed to learn but never had time for? Now, I can finally carve out space for continuous learning and self-improvement.
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6. Tribe Time:?The corporate world can feel isolating. Now, I've built a supportive community of like-minded individuals who share my passions and goals.
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Challenges? Sure.?But the freedom, flexibility, and fulfilment I've gained far outweigh them. My advice? Don't be afraid to break free from the cubicle and chase a life that truly excites you. It might just be the best decision you ever make.
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Building Internpark, a platform to connect India’s youth to corporates | Gen Z and Gen Alpha Mom | Mentor and Mentee
6 个月Great read Sherna! Inspiring. Best wishes always with you ??
VP / COE TALENT ACQUISITION @ Mahindra Finance| Strategic HR| Digitisation | Analytics
6 个月Great Sheena, nice to hear from you. Totally resound & connect with your experiences. Working in area of passion is critical to live a fulfilling life. Hence choosing your own cubicles wisely is the key ??
Marketing Manager | Head of Marketing
6 个月Great to hear you are shining as always! All the best Sherna!
HR Digital Transformation & Automation | HRIS | HCM | Chat Bots | Change Management I Transition Expert I Employee Engagement I Ex-HRBP I Ex-Samsung I Ex-Mahindra
6 个月Interesting Article - You Gotz me thinking now!
Head - Skill Development & Education - Mahindra Tractors & Farm Machinery
6 个月You are truly an inspiration, Sherna. Awesome