I was having a drink with a Spanish friend yesterday who is contemplating skipping the country herself and had hit that inevitable brick wall of Timing. When is the right moment? Is there EVER a right moment?
For most the answer is usually a bit of both: It is ALWAYS the right moment but at the same time the timing is never quite right. There is always something to stay for – that possible promotion (if I just stick this out for one more year…), too many social commitments, a family member or friend in the middle of a crisis, a relationship that might get better if given a bit more time…
Some of these are good reasons, others are stalling factors. Be honest with yourself and remember: One year down the line there will be just many reasons to stay for one more year.
You might find (as was the experience with many that I spoke to) that suddenly it just becomes blindingly obvious that the time is now.
For me it was the offer of a promotion which would lock me into a 3 year contract which set off a foghorn in my head: Now or NEVER!
It is helpful to have a catalyst but your job is to recognise it when it comes along and not drown it out with excuses. If you want to go, GO!
Make 2014 the year you finally took the leap.
And a very Happy New Year to one and all!
Written by: Katie.
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just do it
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