Pulling the Plug

I am currently on a two week rest. I left my employer of more than eight years a couple weeks ago, it was well over due. I luckily was able to work in some down time before starting my new gig.

Its hard to move on from a position in the human services field. There is never a good time to do it and no matter how hard you try some fires are left smoldering at exit. This is the case with most jobs, but when the tasks left undone are related to vulnerable people it is hard to let it go. I always seek to leave a place better than when I found it. Overall, I believe I did that.

I am excited to be in a position that is more focused. It is a firmly community based position with lots of collaboration with other people doing similar work. I am hopeful that this change will provide the space as well as a healthy community to continue working on my own mental health.

Overall, a positive pivot as spring approaches feels like great medicine.