Your Move
Its been one of those weeks that make me happy that Friday has arrived. Actually its been about a two week stretch that has left me mentally and physically exhausted.
The majority of my mental exhaustion centers around work. I have had this job for about six months now, and I can honestly say that I have never been so happy and content about my employment. I have found something that I enjoy and a company that appreciates my dedication. Its an amazing feeling… and I am truly blessed to be in such a great work situation. With that being said, in the last two weeks I have have been handed extra responsibilities which I have loved, but have also left me a little overwhelmed. We are expanding our business and because I was the first employee hired, I have become an expert on the process. (Which is crazy considering I still feel pretty new myself!) I am now training new employees and seen as a resource for any issues that may come up as we open new offices. The days involve countless phone calls, meetings with management and endless creative brainstorming. Its a new role that I am really enjoying. Thankfully, my company appreciates my efforts and have offered to let me move to whichever office I would like as we continue to expand over the Atlanta area. (Have I mentioned that I love my job?)
So… I have my eye on an the “mother ship” office at St. Joes hospital. I took a tour of the giant office this past Tuesday and have basically been told that its mine if I want it when they open in mid to late November. The location is a much shorter commute, gives me the opportunity to work with the best doctors and gives me the ability to move into an official management role. All of which make the decision a no-brainer….Except… there is some hesitation in my mind. I would be leaving an office that I love, leaving a staff that is amazing, saying goodbye to the normal 8-5 lifestyle and walking away from some doctors that are exceptionally fun to work with. I am certain that the new office, that’s known to have some high-ego doctors and a higher than average staff turnover, won’t allow me to have those same types of relationships. The drastic change in work environment has left me wondering if its worth it.
During the past few weeks the message at Buckhead Church has been centered around questions to ask yourself before we make any substantial decisions. (Perfect timing, huh?) Its been an amazing series that has given me some great resources. For example, we were told to pay attention to the tension…. Which basically means, pay attention to that little voice that says “are you sure about this?”. Being able to identify that hint of doubt gives you the power to honestly evaluate the choice. As this work decision is looming in my mind I can’t help but think that this is what the tension feels like. BUT, how do you know when its tension… otherwise known as… God speaking to your heart, or just a moderate case of apprehension that’s normal with any change? I am hoping that a little more time to sort through my thoughts will provide the answer to that question and I will be able to make the best decision.
Life is basically one decision after another. Some minor, others very major. But all decisions start us down a path…. A path that we hope is where we are supposed to be. I know I’m guilty of straying pretty far off that path in the past. Heres to making the right decision, and staying right on course.
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