Have you ever been fired? In the last 10 years, I have never! Mixed emotions are how I feel. Along, with those mixed emotions, one that is present to me is RELIEF! I did not imagine saying this a couple of days in but I feel at peace with their decision to lose me 😏. Over the last year, I have dedicated my time to a company that allowed me to work within my niche, target audience, and geographical area and impact the community I desire to serve under the mission of Parent Promise!
So why was I let go?
"Inability to perform" was the quick rationale that I was given. Or better said I refused to sign a write that did not adequately represent my performance in my opinion. Now that I had a couple of days to process, that's quick huh?
I realized my inability to perform didn't exclude me from the $1500.00 stay bonus I received last month, my inability to perform did not get one complaint from the partnering agency/clients, and most importantly my inability to perform never excluded the company from being reimbursed for billing my time with client! Okay rant over but you get my point or maybe not. I say all this to say I am ok with accountability but I am not okay with excuses from poor leadership. Hence, my ability to accept this departure and grow from it.
What's next?
Free'd up time! For the last decade I have committed to every service position the same way, see the client through. Even when I wasn't okay with myself, the company and its operation I always kept it client centered and focused. Which I plan to always do as long as my compassion for the field of human services exist.
Full time focus on Parent Promise non-profit organization and its upcoming growth as a program and community support! Growing the number of supportive people who actively help us implement our mission.
Taking time to just develop my own personal life. I noticed that for the past decade it has always been about the personal growth of others, now its my turn. Time to get a little selfish and really grow in the areas I desire.
More time with my kids without the limitations of work schedules. This is a big one for me. So little time is spent with kids at the end of the day and I plan on being more intentional and truly supportive to them.
Travel! I cant tell you where I'm going but count us in.
Words of support.
If anyone reading this is either unemployed or in between personal growth phases or simply needing some words of encouragement, here it is.
Optimism ONLY, yes finances are important to providing for your well being and daily life task, however its gone come and go. So to spend time worrying about how the next check is going to come or how bills will get paid. Im choosing to be optimistic because even if things change for me financially good or bad I'm still gone have joy and peace in my heart because that's what God provides, and that's priceless!
Energy, I spoke about this previously and its very key to this next journey of my career and becoming self-employed or even surviving life challenges that may come. I ONLY RECEIVE POSITIVE ENERGY 😊
Focus, I know the changes that are needed for this journey and that is where my focus will be. The things I could not give 100% to while being employed, I know can perfect and create the most authentic version of it. Its gonna be GOOD!
Pray, the mind has a way of its own and even you may start giving yourself ideas of what all will take place. Just remind yourself this, its my favorite.
You get 24 hours in a day, you only get to take it one hour at a time.
Cheers to being your authentic self! Until next time Follow @parentpromise513 on all social media. ✌🏾 Candace #positiveparentingONLY #parentsupport #personalblog #parentblog
