Eighteen 
glorious months ago I left the corporate world to head for happier shores. Gone are the long holidays, the bonus, the big paychecks, the fancy title. Gone are the people who try to do your job, who are bullies, who swear at you, who take credit. Gone is my super-skinny self – the result of a particularly viscous time. Gone is the hardest and the most miserable time (and a few of the most miserable people) in my life.
And now I’m free. I write, design, edit, connect, communicate, consult, advise, volunteer, create, analyze, talk, listen, look, learn. My job is in academia with smart doctors and smart staff. I never need to explain myself twice because my colleagues listen. They are smart and respect the expertise of others.
My career journey through corporate was like the TV show Survivor. I won, though. I got off the island.
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I am thrilled and relieved for you to have gotten out of what sounds like a poisonous environment, into one that is respectful, fulfilling and fun. Getting off the island AND surviving is no easy task. Congrats and many happy times ahead!
Your post leaves me wanting to know more. Tell me about the courage it took to leave all that security. Tell me about how hare you studied and worked at Centennial College to make your career transition. Tell me about how you kept your “eye on the prize” throughout the process and maintained the appropriate attitude and work ethic to land you where you are now. I’m happy for you. Continued success, Danielle.
Amrita and Christine, Thanks for the lovely comments. I will write more about what you suggest, Christine.