Why I Left My Last Job

Last month, I left my remote job. I was a customer service/sales rep. It was one of the best decisions I made since leaving my home state, cutting off my dreadlocks. I thought I would last on my job, but I realized I was over it. I left my w-2 job for self-employment and I coudn't be happier. I whenever I want to work and I am able to take much needed naps and intermissive breaks as needed.

I am not mentally equipped to work a nine-to-five job any longer. The type of work I do is virtual chatting and that falls in line with me being a published author and aspiring court reporter. I love what I do and another opportunity was added to my new contract job which means I'll earn more money. I am blessed and I'm free. It's nice and hot outside and I'm going to take advance of this hot weather. What I like about my job is that I'm about to work from home anywhere from my computer as long as I have internet access.

I had to do some revamping and it's all working out for the better. If nothing serves my best interests, I remove it from my life or just leave it behind. I had to recalibrate and understand that writing and creativity are my passions. Regardless of the sector I work in, writing and creating are necessity for me; otherwise, I will lose interests. I can longer work for a paycheck but for a purpose and I'm only speaking for myself. In some instances, it's okay to take a job you don't want until you're able to do what you want to do.

I hope my post inspire you to find your purchase and alleviate yourself of what doesn't serve you; whatever that looks like. Don't quit your job if you're not able to but if it becomes too much, leave it behind. You're replaceable at these companies. If you're to fire your boss, fire your boss but make sure it makes fiscal-sense and you have other skillsets that you've been honing and/or have been profiting from.

The same applies to the people in your life. Not all of your friends are your friends. Everyone doesn't deserve access to your space. You can have a rotation of friends but make sure they're quality friends who hold you accountable and want what's best for you. Since I left my job, I have been more at peace. I don't feel obligated to come to work 8 hours a day when I feel like being at work. Yes, I worked remotely from home, but I was on phones with multiple people with multiple personalties. I'm not much of a phone person. I'm a quiet person, I'm reserved and I don't talk on the phone everyday.

When I clocked out from work, I was given two days off from work. I didn't care to learn about the products I sold and discussed with customers after work. Whenever I visited the companie's website, it during my time I was clocked in at work. I was over the sales metrics and continuous reminder of how I needed to do better. Of course, there is always room for improvement but I was over it.

I tired of having to help someone else keep their empire thriving for a bi-weekly paycheck. I was tired of being told when I could take my lunch breaks and 15 minute breaks. I was tired of hanging up on rude customers who interrupted me while I speaking. I was tired of everything about the job except for having a job that kept me having to commute in conjested traffic and preserving my car. I hope you have drawn some inspiration from my story and find the life you want for yourself. See you in my next post.