Fuck it

It started and ended well although I'm very tired, mentally more than physically, and am looking forward to switching off and recharging a little before the inevitable happens...next fucken Monday when it starts all over again.

I always seem to have a lot going on but this week was a little more hectic than most because I began a new role which I've been working on for several weeks since resigning from my last.

It wasn't that I didn't like the last but sometimes one needs to back oneself and take on new opportunities; and besides all that, my new role is fucken awesome. Anyway, while I'm very adept, skilled and experienced in what I do, moving to a new organisation always throws curveballs and this week was no different, nothing bad, there was just a lot to do and I'm not the sort of man who holds back on effort when effort is required; I get things done although it takes a toll.

I was really pleased to see that they were totally ready for me on Monday morning though: Office, desk, awesome office chair, computer, tablet, phone, my own coffee machine (in my office), security passes and clearances, passwords (which I had to change of course), inductions, financial paperwork, meeting people...and all the other stuff one needs to do on moving into a new role. I was quite impressed with their process for sure, and felt quite good about my decision to make this change.

Have you heard that saying, the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the hill?

It means that what something looks like from the outside or a distance may not be the case and people say it to dissuade others (or themselves) from taking risks (even calculated ones), making changes, getting into possibly uncomfortable situations, making decisions and other such reasons...I say fuck that! F.U.C.K IT!

You see, I never got anywhere in life by hiding under rocks, playing it safe, avoiding decision-making, failing to follow opportunities and make changes or staying in my comfort zone. I designed and created what is a pretty nice life by doing the exact opposite and that's always behind my decisions to move on from one organisation to another; I push myself, and limits and sometimes it bites me but mostly I've been much better off for it.

Moving roles and organisations is not just about additional remuneration, it's about work-culture, the ability to feel engaged and "part of something", to be add input that is valued, to lead/create better teams and to enjoy the entire situation, among other reasons...and that's what I've found in this new thing. Sure, it's early days but they're doing the right things and making the right noises and...I'm feeling pretty good...although Saturday can't come too soon.