Last week I had interview with one of the companies I'm very interested in working for. Unfortunately this job would require to move half-way across the country to Scottsdale, Arizona. As much as I am ready for a change, it is going to be extremely tough to completely uproot my life and leave all my loved ones for my career.
They are now performing a background check- which I am told is a very good sign. And hopefully my one speeding ticket won't deter them from giving me an offer!
When I first received notice of this I was ecstatic. I started looking for apartments and researching the community (lots of golf courses!! Woo!) and I emailed my mentor. She shot me back a message immediately with praise and a list of questions to consider while I'm making such a monumental decision.
- Are you set on sales? What about your passion for social?
- Do you know anyone in Arizona?
- This is not a job change. It is a life change.
- Who would your manager and team be?
- Did you LOVE them during the interview process?
- Could you live with them?
- Do you have any other possible opportunities?
This sort of caused me to stop in my tracks. Honestly, I love the company but it's so incredibly hard to put something like this in perspective when we really are talking about a "life change" here. Some days I'm ready to run to a new place and meet new people and the next I'm falling in love with Buckhead/ Atlanta and thinking there is no way I could ever leave my incredible friends. HELP! But, seriously.
Then I did what most girls would when they are stressing: Yes, I called Mommy. She's never been gun-shy about adventure and her advice was if it seems like a good opportunity, take it! You can always come home but you'll regret the things you didn't take advantage more than the ones that you did. This would be an incredible adventure and she has a point. Last year, I almost didn't study abroad in Australia because none of my friends were coming with me. I ended up making some amazing new friends and literally having the experience of a life time!
I'm not making my final decision yet just because of logistics, but what IS so wrong with change and adventure? We fear change and new places and yet those are the things that can bring us the most joy and ultimately happiness
I will keep you all updated, but I'm more inclined then ever to make a change.
Below is a picture of my study abroad group being silly in front of the Sydney Opera House where we sat and wrote our bucket lists - probably one of the best days of my life!
XOXO - Your 20-Something Adventurist and Over-analyzer
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