Resilience, Self-Reflection, and New Beginnings
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I spent the evening of Monday, 11 Oct 2021, explaining my decision to quit XPO Logistics as a UX Manager to those I cherished working with. The reactions were a mix of shock, surprise, and sympathy, but I harbor no regrets.
I identify myself as tenacious, making this decision not easy. It took me five months to carefully articulate my resignation. I reached this point because I could no longer feign contentment when everything wasn't fine. After two years and seven months, I finally summoned the courage to resign from XPO Logistics this week, on Monday, October 11, 2021. I am at peace and proud of prioritizing my well-being over a paycheck.
XPO Logistics underwent numerous rapid changes, from organizational structures to daily duties, to the extent that I no longer recall why I initially chose to work there. While I acknowledge that change is crucial for success and personal growth, I disagree when it's used to justify everything that feels inherently wrong.
Leaving my team during a critical time is disheartening, but I have faith in their abilities because I created a highly efficient team.
There's a fear lingering that if I don't secure employment within my anticipated timeframe, I might end up in an institution similar to the one I left. The questions haunt me—why didn't I wait? What was the rush? Could I have endured a little longer, ignored that nagging voice, and continued cashing my weekly paycheck? Perhaps, but I chose not to because it simply wasn't worth it.
A sense of emptiness envelops me, but I recognize that life is anything but easy.
“But what in life is easy? Milking the goats!”
So, here it goes...!
Interview - take 1,
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Interview - take 3....cont….
