Enter the Era of Humility
My last day at Brew Ha Ha is this Friday, the thirteenth ... the end of an era. I'm stuck. Last night, sitting at home, I was caught up in a moment thinking - what was that? What did I just go through? Like one long day ... that lasted seven years and some months. A day filled with some of the greatest triumphs of my lifetime, and yet conversely, some of my lowest points emotionally. The latter of which I'm just coming out of, and certainly learning from.
I will only take the good with me from this experience. I traded a shot at an almost-free ride through school for an impressive resume and my independence. I'd have graduated a year ago with a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering. If only I'd wanted then what I so yearn for today. It all seems to have come full-circle for me, here at the end of this road.
I gave everything to this company. I suppose it's in my nature now. I grew up behind the counter, 16-24; Brew Ha Ha has shaped me in ways that I still have yet to fully recognize, I'm sure. I was so gravely invested, so fervent in my efforts and in my desire to succeed; my desire to drive a successful business, and my desire to inspire others to excel as I had.
The ultimate realization: people like me are simply manageable expenses in business. Particularly those with impressive tenure who might make more than Jane Doe, who will do the job for much less. I'm not saying I was replaced. No, and I'd certainly hope that I'm irreplaceable. I resigned, professionally and with little apprehension. Certainly a bold move, some might say senseless, in such economic times. I'm scared, but I'm not. I'm relieved, and yet I'm not. But when something is able to affect you on such a personal level ...
Anyway this isn't about my logic or reasoning, and this isn't about the trials and tribulations I've endured. I'm thankful, along with a slew of other emotions.
And so, on the most professional terms, I'll close this chapter of my own accord, and with my dignity intact.
Enter the Era of Humility. The home stretch.
I will only take the good with me from this experience. I traded a shot at an almost-free ride through school for an impressive resume and my independence. I'd have graduated a year ago with a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering. If only I'd wanted then what I so yearn for today. It all seems to have come full-circle for me, here at the end of this road.
I gave everything to this company. I suppose it's in my nature now. I grew up behind the counter, 16-24; Brew Ha Ha has shaped me in ways that I still have yet to fully recognize, I'm sure. I was so gravely invested, so fervent in my efforts and in my desire to succeed; my desire to drive a successful business, and my desire to inspire others to excel as I had.
The ultimate realization: people like me are simply manageable expenses in business. Particularly those with impressive tenure who might make more than Jane Doe, who will do the job for much less. I'm not saying I was replaced. No, and I'd certainly hope that I'm irreplaceable. I resigned, professionally and with little apprehension. Certainly a bold move, some might say senseless, in such economic times. I'm scared, but I'm not. I'm relieved, and yet I'm not. But when something is able to affect you on such a personal level ...
Anyway this isn't about my logic or reasoning, and this isn't about the trials and tribulations I've endured. I'm thankful, along with a slew of other emotions.
And so, on the most professional terms, I'll close this chapter of my own accord, and with my dignity intact.
Enter the Era of Humility. The home stretch.