The current pandemic has given us all time to reflect as our movements are curtailed.
I have realised that I have played a not insignificant role in work- and people at all levels have been seeking my advice – yet my current position does not reflect my workload and level of responsibility.
A hasty, exhausted response from one manager, let me see clearly that my way forward is being blocked – when the pressure is on people reveal who they really are or perhaps I am just really good at reading between the lines.
So today I am applying for new jobs – I have decided I’m not too old, too tired , too worn. I am a passionate, hardworking, creative and person, who people readily approach for help. I have built some great friendships where I work but I don’t want to look back in ten years and think “what if?”.
Today I am going to value me and my contribution in the workplace – the extra training I have undertaken, the many projects I have led on, the teams I have motivated- today I am putting me first and I am no longer going to carry out a senior role on a salary which does not reflect my workload.
Time for a change!