When I worked in the music industry, I swore up and down that I would retire from SonyBMG. When I went to work at EMI, I wholeheartedly believed the same. I felt like I was doing work that at times yes, felt monotonous but at the end of the day provided fulfillment. Once I made my way into the Dental industry things changed. In the beginning I felt like I had landed in the perfect spot. Healthcare didn't interest me but the job felt new and exciting. Those feeling were brief and not even a year into the position, I told myself i'd be out of there in five years. Six years later, to the date of my hire I was out of there (a year off but still). Now, I sit here contemplating what my future holds and I can't help but wonder if there is a journey after being unemployed. As a 41 year old do I seek to walk on the path that will bring me joy or the path that will provide security during the sunset of my life?
Being unemployed sucks, YES! But, working in an environment that makes you feel like your slipping into the abyss is so much worse. I'm unemployed right now and oddly enough, I still feel like i'm on a journey. I'm optimistic about what awaits me. I'm pretty broke financially speaking but when it comes to my spirits I couldn't be more intact. I've made a commitment to following the journey that I believe will lead me towards contentment. I've experienced what misery feels like and I refuse to go back there. I know it won't be easy but what in life truly is?