On the other Side of Fear

Someone resigned at the office earlier this week. She was under my direct supervision so it is definitely my concern. She had, in the past, talked about her dissatisfaction with the company having been there for about 5 years now and how she intended to move on. Yet her resignation still came as a significant surprise to me and others at the office.

This is because she didn't disclose any other job offers prior to her resignation, and didn't give significant notice either. Some of us at the office felt it was a bold move while others felt she could've gone about it smarter. Critic or not, One thing that everyone will acknowledge though is her bravery for leaving a place she felt stultified.

Am quite certain that there are others at the office who feel completely drained (including myself?) and have the desire to move on. Many though are still weighing their options. Some are actively working towards an exit while some others are stuck in the cycle of lamentations. Whichever category one is, they remain incapable of making an exit at this moment. There are also others who may have the desire to leave, but have resigned themselves due to a lack of options or responsibilities.

I believe there rightfully should be a breaking point where we determine that we've had enough. If the job becomes soul sucking then it is probably time to move on. There are some people at the office whose attitude, performance and body language shows their obvious desire for something else. I still have motivation. But one thing I won't do is stay on a job where I'll be a liability to both the organization and myself.

It's not bravery to move on when the time is right, it's commonsense.