Today I am actually making HUGE steps toward moving out west. I'm contacting an employment agency. Granted, it's the same agency that found my current law firm gig. Yeah...
I'm absolutely positive that I don't want to stay on as an assistant/receptionist/office drone any longer, but since it seems to be something I'm actually good at doing, I can use it to get my start out there. I'm going out there with a LOT fewer connections than I have here in Orlando, so (for now) anything will be good. Plus, it will give me to time to explore and find out what I want to do with my life in general.
I've also started researching schools and their programs out there. I'm thinking that I don't want to teach in the school systems out there (since Cali is more bankrupt than Florida at this point), but maybe teaching at the community college level or finding another after school program to instruct would work better for me.
Possibilities, possibilities...
Yes, I could have the exact same opportunities here (definitely more so!), but as I'm about to hit my 30s (four months!) I realize that I do want to try a different city and I do want to see if I can make it elsewhere. I'm not 100% sold on the idea but it is very appealing right now. Bonus: since my family lives here, I can always come back if needed.
The thing is I have to at least give this a shot. I have to at least TRY to give this an honest shot. If things don't work out, if nothing seems to be pointing me in the direction of San Diego, if it seems wrong and not a good fit for me, then I can always halt the plans and proceedings. Or if I've gone too far, I can always come back to Orlando. I just don't want to get to the point where I will loathe coming back here.
Keep in mind: this isn't a fresh start. It's just a new chapter. As I've said in previous posts, I'm not completely unhappy with my life here. Actually, I have a pretty good life here. I just want to try something new and I think this could work for me.
Wish me prayers, good thought, happy vibes (or whatever your bag may be)! I'm going to give it a shot...
Why isn't this facebook? Where's the "like" button goddamn't!
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