Life Update to my "Advice appreciated" post
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Life Update to my "Advice appreciated" post
Hello all! Just thought I would update my old thread from October(ish) that I posted in search of advice and words of wisdom regarding quitting my old job. Not sure anybody would remember or care, but just in case there somebody does, here you go! 
Link to the thread just in case: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/corner-8...iated-1188263/
So after leaving my job, I felt a MASSIVE weight lifted off my shoulders. I could instantly feel my happiness levels go up, my breakouts go down, and the other physical effects of stress slowly subside. I sleep like a normal person now! Since I left, they continued attempting to contact me after they started feeling the impact of my departure. My former ops manager called me multiple times asking for me to return, my former supervisor did as well, and apparently they were also trying to get my old co workers who I was close to to try to contact me. I found it all very amusing as until now (almost three months later), nobody has been able to fill my position(s) there and I DO NOT intend on ever returning... unless life corners me and circumstances force me back there. I recently heard that some members of higher level management were fired, and others were leaving as the company was in a downhill spiral in regards to general operations and employee happiness. It became evident that I made the right move at the right time since everybody I kept contact with all said it has been steadily getting worse.
Now, I'm currently studying for my personal trainer certification while I have free time as I search for another job. I'm aiming for a good spot in one of the popular mfg. companies here but also am intrigued in becoming a full time personal trainer. I still need to think about this. I'm a fitness freak (was actually VERY overweight just a couple years ago... and used the negativity I experienced from my old job to fuel my workouts/change), so I figured I should maybe test the waters in the industry and see if I like it after I complete my certification. I figured, I would never truly know unless I tried and even if I failed, I am confident I can fall back upon my technical, safety/compliance, and manufacturing background to find a job. In the meantime, the past three months were spent soul searching (as cheesy as it sounds) and I don't regret anything. I found it very unusual how much you can learn about yourself if you just take a break from everything. I know we can not all do this, and I am fortunate to be able to take this break. But FWIW, mental health is more important than you think.
So to everybody who helped talk me through this decision and give their insight/opinions in my old thread... Thank you! This is the first time in a long time where I can really say I'm excited for the future and things are starting to look a lot better for the future. Thanks everybody
Link to the thread just in case: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/corner-8...iated-1188263/
So after leaving my job, I felt a MASSIVE weight lifted off my shoulders. I could instantly feel my happiness levels go up, my breakouts go down, and the other physical effects of stress slowly subside. I sleep like a normal person now! Since I left, they continued attempting to contact me after they started feeling the impact of my departure. My former ops manager called me multiple times asking for me to return, my former supervisor did as well, and apparently they were also trying to get my old co workers who I was close to to try to contact me. I found it all very amusing as until now (almost three months later), nobody has been able to fill my position(s) there and I DO NOT intend on ever returning... unless life corners me and circumstances force me back there. I recently heard that some members of higher level management were fired, and others were leaving as the company was in a downhill spiral in regards to general operations and employee happiness. It became evident that I made the right move at the right time since everybody I kept contact with all said it has been steadily getting worse.
Now, I'm currently studying for my personal trainer certification while I have free time as I search for another job. I'm aiming for a good spot in one of the popular mfg. companies here but also am intrigued in becoming a full time personal trainer. I still need to think about this. I'm a fitness freak (was actually VERY overweight just a couple years ago... and used the negativity I experienced from my old job to fuel my workouts/change), so I figured I should maybe test the waters in the industry and see if I like it after I complete my certification. I figured, I would never truly know unless I tried and even if I failed, I am confident I can fall back upon my technical, safety/compliance, and manufacturing background to find a job. In the meantime, the past three months were spent soul searching (as cheesy as it sounds) and I don't regret anything. I found it very unusual how much you can learn about yourself if you just take a break from everything. I know we can not all do this, and I am fortunate to be able to take this break. But FWIW, mental health is more important than you think.
So to everybody who helped talk me through this decision and give their insight/opinions in my old thread... Thank you! This is the first time in a long time where I can really say I'm excited for the future and things are starting to look a lot better for the future. Thanks everybody
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Hello all! Just thought I would update my old thread from October(ish) that I posted in search of advice and words of wisdom regarding quitting my old job. Not sure anybody would remember or care, but just in case there somebody does, here you go!
Link to the thread just in case: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/corner-8...iated-1188263/
So after leaving my job, I felt a MASSIVE weight lifted off my shoulders. I could instantly feel my happiness levels go up, my breakouts go down, and the other physical effects of stress slowly subside. I sleep like a normal person now! Since I left, they continued attempting to contact me after they started feeling the impact of my departure. My former ops manager called me multiple times asking for me to return, my former supervisor did as well, and apparently they were also trying to get my old co workers who I was close to to try to contact me. I found it all very amusing as until now (almost three months later), nobody has been able to fill my position(s) there and I DO NOT intend on ever returning... unless life corners me and circumstances force me back there. I recently heard that some members of higher level management were fired, and others were leaving as the company was in a downhill spiral in regards to general operations and employee happiness. It became evident that I made the right move at the right time since everybody I kept contact with all said it has been steadily getting worse.
Now, I'm currently studying for my personal trainer certification while I have free time as I search for another job. I'm aiming for a good spot in one of the popular mfg. companies here but also am intrigued in becoming a full time personal trainer. I still need to think about this. I'm a fitness freak (was actually VERY overweight just a couple years ago... and used the negativity I experienced from my old job to fuel my workouts/change), so I figured I should maybe test the waters in the industry and see if I like it after I complete my certification. I figured, I would never truly know unless I tried and even if I failed, I am confident I can fall back upon my technical, safety/compliance, and manufacturing background to find a job. In the meantime, the past three months were spent soul searching (as cheesy as it sounds) and I don't regret anything. I found it very unusual how much you can learn about yourself if you just take a break from everything. I know we can not all do this, and I am fortunate to be able to take this break. But FWIW, mental health is more important than you think.
So to everybody who helped talk me through this decision and give their insight/opinions in my old thread... Thank you! This is the first time in a long time where I can really say I'm excited for the future and things are starting to look a lot better for the future. Thanks everybody
Link to the thread just in case: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/corner-8...iated-1188263/
So after leaving my job, I felt a MASSIVE weight lifted off my shoulders. I could instantly feel my happiness levels go up, my breakouts go down, and the other physical effects of stress slowly subside. I sleep like a normal person now! Since I left, they continued attempting to contact me after they started feeling the impact of my departure. My former ops manager called me multiple times asking for me to return, my former supervisor did as well, and apparently they were also trying to get my old co workers who I was close to to try to contact me. I found it all very amusing as until now (almost three months later), nobody has been able to fill my position(s) there and I DO NOT intend on ever returning... unless life corners me and circumstances force me back there. I recently heard that some members of higher level management were fired, and others were leaving as the company was in a downhill spiral in regards to general operations and employee happiness. It became evident that I made the right move at the right time since everybody I kept contact with all said it has been steadily getting worse.
Now, I'm currently studying for my personal trainer certification while I have free time as I search for another job. I'm aiming for a good spot in one of the popular mfg. companies here but also am intrigued in becoming a full time personal trainer. I still need to think about this. I'm a fitness freak (was actually VERY overweight just a couple years ago... and used the negativity I experienced from my old job to fuel my workouts/change), so I figured I should maybe test the waters in the industry and see if I like it after I complete my certification. I figured, I would never truly know unless I tried and even if I failed, I am confident I can fall back upon my technical, safety/compliance, and manufacturing background to find a job. In the meantime, the past three months were spent soul searching (as cheesy as it sounds) and I don't regret anything. I found it very unusual how much you can learn about yourself if you just take a break from everything. I know we can not all do this, and I am fortunate to be able to take this break. But FWIW, mental health is more important than you think.
So to everybody who helped talk me through this decision and give their insight/opinions in my old thread... Thank you! This is the first time in a long time where I can really say I'm excited for the future and things are starting to look a lot better for the future. Thanks everybody
Ok got thru it
mom actually had a 
who's been in a similar situation One I popped out not a 
he is very fortunate to be able to take a sabbatical so he too will have some time to figure out what HE wants to do.I'm VERY happy you found a good path & much luck in your what I think will be a GREAT future / career where ever you end up!
Also the fact that you took the time to update us shows a lot
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I'd actually been wondering how it turned out for you. Great news - sounds like you made the decision that's right for you and you've got a reasonable plan. (not that you need my approval 
) I agree that being able to take time off from everything can really reset your life. Soul searching is never a cheesy thing IMO! And I'm 100% with you - mental health is just as important as physical health and they're intimately connected to each other.
Great news - sounds like you made the decision that's right for you and you've got a reasonable plan. (not that you need my approval ) I agree that being able to take time off from everything can really reset your life. Soul searching is never a cheesy thing IMO! And I'm 100% with you - mental health is just as important as physical health and they're intimately connected to each other.
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Hello all! Just thought I would update my old thread from October. . .
. . .So to everybody who helped talk me through this decision and give their insight/opinions in my old thread... Thank you! This is the first time in a long time where I can really say I'm excited for the future and things are starting to look a lot better for the future. Thanks everybody
. . .So to everybody who helped talk me through this decision and give their insight/opinions in my old thread... Thank you! This is the first time in a long time where I can really say I'm excited for the future and things are starting to look a lot better for the future. Thanks everybody
Congrats, and hope to hear from you soon.
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Thanks for the kind words everybody. If anybody needs any help/advice as far as physical training goes, feel free to PM me and I'd be glad to help create a program tailored to you and your goals! Or I can just give general advice regarding this stuff... No charge at all, nothing in it for me either, just trying to help and return the favors.
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