Sticky, Sweet, & A Little Overdressed

I guess I haven’t announced it publicly, but I’m leaving my position at HCA within the next few weeks (Friday the 13th is my last day). There are many reasons, some more benign than others, but as I just explained in an email to a contact, a big part of my decision is “a cumulative effect of the intranet product reaching a point where my contributions here are less unique and, hence, less rewarding, as well as the loss of my father earlier this year leading me to wish for a new challenge.”

That new challenge, for the moment, is figuring out what to do next. Part of what I want to do is spend more time at home working on songwriting. Going back to contracting for my old agency is, therefore, one possibility, and one I’ve been exploring. On the other hand, I don’t really feel like Karsten and I are in the ideal financial position for that kind of flexibility, and I’d feel more secure with a steady income for maybe another year or two. So I’ve also been exploring other full-time staff positions.

In order to do so, I’ve been contacting some of the people who’ve known me in this capacity, and it’s a very reassuring process. I knew that I’d done good work in the past, but lately my confidence has been shaken by all the time off I’ve had due to my father’s illness and death, and the lack of focus I’ve had since getting back to work. But I must have established good relationships with people, because quite a few are coming through with leads and possibilities. Not solid openings, per se, but ideas that could turn into some really good career moves.

So although this was initially a difficult decision to make, I am increasingly excited and optimistic about what the future holds.

And what a perfect way to finish this madcap rollercoaster year.

[Edited to add: a link to my resume, for anyone who might want to point me in any good directions.]

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