My new office
Dear Sarah,
Here is your horoscope for Saturday, November 4:
“Get off your duff and shake things up to give your life more stability. It sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s not. It’s time to get rid of what’s not working in your life, which may entail dramatic change.”
Yeah yeah. Sometimes I do need a kick to get moving. Anyhow, I did just make a big change. Here’s my new office. At home! Last week I resigned from my job at the big fortune-500 corporate new york fashion company. After a series of constant changes that have occured over the the past 7 months at work, I have decided to take the leap into the freelance world. I hope it works, I believe it’s the right decision. Many, many things have made me very unhappy in my current job, and at the end of the day, I really felt like the levels of political ridiculousness, waste and inefficiency, layers and layers of top heavy management, and the lack of human compassion really drove me away. I have learned so much, and met some great friends, and will continue to work in footwear design, as well as take on other types of design projects. I don’t have it all figured out, but I definitely feel sure about making a change and getting out of what is either a really toxic situation, or just a bad fit for me.
I will be staying in New York for now and seeing how it all works out! I’m going to take things as they come! I think about the leap I made a year ago. I didn’t know how I was going to do it, didn’t know where I would live, if I would make enough money, if I would actually get the job I interviewed for but had to wait 2 months to find out about. I was really taking a big gamble, but with a fierce motivation and the humbleness to do whatever it took in the meantime. This leap is different. I have many more contacts in the footwear world, I have this past year under my belt in the thick of product development, having gone through a few seasons. I have a place to live in New York, a familiar routine, a group of friends, and most importantly, much more confidence about what I am capable of. I honestly believe I could write a book about my experience working at Nine West (ala the devil wears prada a bit.) I have some funny stories, and some horrendous ones. I have definitely met some funny characters, that either for good or bad, I will never forget. But for now, I have to stay focused on my new projects!
November 6th, 2006 03:19
Well my dearest Sarah! I am behind you emotionally, and with all my soul. Every day you seem to make me proud of you. I know that you willl do well in all you do, because you are really real. You are a credit to mankind.
Just remember, “Don’t Let the Bastards Grind You Down!”
November 11th, 2006 22:51
Good for you Sarah. It sounds scary, but you are the kind of driven person, who can make this work. I just know that it must have taken a lot for you to quit, so it must be best for your physical and mental health which is a lot more important. Plus, it sounds like you will do work that is more from your heart and imagination. We love you very much. Big hug and smooches!!!!