I have enjoyed taking time off this summer. Taking a break after working 25 year straight with no gaps has been eye opening for me.
I’ve grown and learned some things about myself, making me a better person! So much value in this.
I spent most of the summer with my son and many times it felt like a ‘job’ and not the relaxing summer I thought it would be.
Alex had summer school for three weeks, and on the last day of picking him up my car died. Alternator was toast and that was an unexpected expense. We made the most of the day hanging out downtown looking at art and taking photos. We call this ‘meandmuhdad’ time because Alex only wants to do these thins with me.
Driving school started this year and there has been a lot shuttling back and forth a few times per week, as well as scheduled drives.
My wonderful partner left for the summer on her own journey and was gone several months. A much needed break for her and I was happy she had the opportunity to connect with old friends across the country. I spent time taking care of her house while she was away.
All of these felt like jobs in a way and I haven’t been idle or really had any time for myself. I need a full on break where I am disconnected from the world for a week. The mountains are calling.
I am finally starting to look at jobs and the job market is interesting now. I am only interested in companies that really want leaders who will mentor and grow teams in a healthy way. I see more of this in job descriptions now and it is encouraging. The right fit will happen and I look forward to starting new again.
It is not a challenge, it is an opportunity to take everything I have learned and apply it to a new space while continuing to learn and grow.