A year ago, I was frustrated, hurt, angry and BURNED OUT! ??

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I had spent two years with a toxic boss and all though I had a new boss, the damage was done. I tried, but I just couldn’t find the way forward.

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One day, I got a call out of the blue from a company I was trying to get a job with for over a year.? I wanted to try interim work, and had that in mind for almost three years before I really started pursuing it.? Honestly, I had given up.? Thankfully, my recruiter had not!?? She found a position and I jumped at the chance.? My new boss in my current role was supportive and understanding when I resigned and in less than a month I was packed, moved and starting an interim role in a new place.

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My placement company (@HireUp Leadership) was wonderful.? They made me feel so appreciated and worked to take care of everything I needed to be successful.? The position was very junior but I was able to mentor new leaders and the organization was truly appreciative of the knowledge and work ethic I brought to the job.?

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I signed on for 13-weeks initially and stayed for 8 months.? It was a game changer.? During my assignment, I took a 6-week course on finding my vision (#visionpath, @caterinakastoula) and I embraced her advice.

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?? I let go of some things that no longer served me.

?? I forgave the people I felt had wronged me in my previous job.

?? I remembered I am worthy and whole, just as I am.

?? I trusted my intuition again.

?? I took time to do things that I that I love and that brings me joy.

?? I trusted that life unfolds exactly as it should and if we remain in the present and stop resisting our reality, the universe will bring us exactly what we need when we need it.

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A couple of weeks ago, I got a call from an organization that came across my resume from a year and half ago.? I applied and then decided not to pursue it because I was stuck in my position and my head and couldn’t see a way out at that time.?

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The hiring manager came across my resume and called me out of the blue.?? He was excited about my experience and definitely wanted me to come in for an interview as soon as possible.

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We managed to meet on a random weekend when I was at home, they flew me back for another in person interview and today they offered me a job.? I am so excited for the chance to be doing work I truly love, with people that genuinely want me!? I will be back in my own home and working 10 minutes from my house!? It is a fantastic testament to what can happen when you let go.? When you know what you truly want.? When you love yourself and believe you are worthy.? When you let go of ego driven goals and things that no longer serve you and you open yourself to pursue your true vision.

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I am excited to start a job doing meaningful work that I love again, working with people that appreciate what I bring to the table.? To be compensated appropriately and treated with the professionalism I deserve and desire.?

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I am so grateful for the experience I had doing this interim work and for the kindness and support both organizations showed me. I am grateful for the time spent fleshing out my vision.? I am especially grateful for the future my new opportunity holds and the chance to start with a new outlook.? Refreshed, renewed and reenergized to do the work I love.

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Here’s to the future – whatever that looks like, I am ready to embrace it! ??