Facing with Fears

I took up a new job offer, leaving my old job after almost six years. It is considered a step up in the (finance) sector, but I had more personal reasons for wanting to move on from my current job. One thing that has gripped me recently has been anxiety and trepidation over my professional career. The job was certainly one that I felt comfortable with and would not have had a problem staying long term. The job itself wasn't thrilling (most finance jobs aren't), but I found a lot of satisfaction in the relationships I built with colleagues and customers over the years.

Now that am venturing into the relative Unknown (although same sector), there are certainly doubts creeping in. I wonder if I'd be able to have the same kind of comforting experience built over six years of relationships. Of course I understand that some of my fears are completely normal, and most of it is far fetched. Yet understanding the problem doesn't provide an immediate solution.

I am no coward though. Once a decision has been made I see it through thick and thin. There are times when I get the feeling I've made a wrong decision, and there are other times when it feels somewhat different. In all things what is
constant is that decisions are made in other to provide a pathway forward. As an overthinker coming to a bold decision is a hard fought choice, and a well earned one. There is absolutely no turning back when a decision has been had, regardless of the outcome. One conversation I've really enjoyed through this process has been with my elder Brother. His words have been well though out and spot on for the moment. I've come to see fears for what they are - A normal part of the growth process.

The new job won't take off fully until next week. Perhaps by year end I will be able to do a proper review. One thing I've learned from crypto though is that there success requires both a certain amount of risk and sacrifice, oftentimes in disproportionate amounts. I'll see what the future holds, and be the first to wish myself the very best.