Let me clarify a few things regarding my 'resignation' statement above.

First off, I want to thank everyone for the truly overwhelming and thoughtful response I've had. It really cheered me up.

This was not an easy spur of the moment decision. It's been a long and difficult one that's been pressing on my mind for many months now. I've been at my present company for 2 years this June, and although I have enjoyed my time here and I'm grateful for the opportunities they have given me, I think it's time for me to reflect on my future and figure out what exactly I want from my life and how I'm going to achieve it.

The main reason I'm leaving is that I require a new challenge. JSchmitz's post jumped up and smacked me right between my eyes. I guess I'm at a crossroad in my life where I can either stay here; happy (~ish), in a laid back job, no stress, no career prospects or I could go and 'risk' a little and do it myself. I’m lucky enough to be ‘free’ enough of any liabilities that I can try it out on my own and see how it goes.

I'm going to hang around here for a while then move to a bigger city and see what comes up. I'm still trying to work out if this is what I want to do. Having gone straight into work after high school, University is still an option, as is a total career change.

Anyway, I didn’t want this to turn into a lengthy post outlining my life story, although some how it’s managed to end up that way anyway, I just wanted to let you all know that I am ‘OK’ and that it was my decision, and more importantly - it wasn’t all JSchmitz’s fault ;).

Let me finish off by giving you all a big thank you for your support. This truly is an outstanding community with a beautiful group of people.

- wil

In reply to (wil) Re: Contents of my Office by wil
in thread (OT) Contents of my Office by JSchmitz

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