Here is a photo of me and my son Tommy at Bethany Beach (DE)
heart, and become the teacher I always wanted to be. I love kids, and love literature -- anything that ponders life and its meaning, really -- so I've embarked on a new path: I'm in a teacher certification program at West Chester University to become an English teacher in middle school or high school.
I'm most proud of an e-mail sent to me by one of the MANY senior partners at my firm who -- to my surprise -- echoed a wistful "good for you" about following your dreams, rather than JUST the money.... The 70 year old partner (whom I respected greatly, but had no idea felt this way) wrote:
"Julie, my personal congratulations and admiration for having the courage and intelligence to ffollow your dream even if it means taking a pay cut. Happiness is priceless. Best of Luck in your new career."
Well, that about says it all. Next post? My favorite poem by someone else, as well as one of my own, to set the tone going forward. Take care, and thanks for listening. -Jules
Next Post? Will be about how we lose and then (hopefully) return to old friends as we go through this journey called life. Thanks for listening. Take care, -Jules
It's so nice when those you leave behind at a workplace offer real, heartfelt, luck. I was lucky that I had the same feelings when I left me recent workplace - I too am soon to begin training as an English teacher (though in the UK). Best of luck to you on your journey! :)
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ReplyDeleteI visited your blog. Looks like we're "on the smae page" in our respective life journeys. Glad you, too, had a good experience leaving your job. I think if you treat people well and connect with them on a real level, some of them are bound to be kind back to you.
Take care, and good luck to you, too! - Jules