adrift

Not sure why I feel more adrift now that I've not only made the decision to leave my current employer, I've done a bunch of job hunting, interviewed and accepted an offer.

I thought once I'd made my decision, things would have solidified in my mind. Maybe I'm realizing how much I'll miss my co-workers. Nothing like them being laid off, and conspiring with them against 'the man,' to bring you closer together. Their last day is Friday the 29th. My last day is the following Friday, and I'll start the new job the next Monday.

It was difficult to choose where to go. I could go someplace unknown, or I could go back to the ex-employer, or I could follow some friends that left current-employer last year. Doors #2 and #3 seem fairly recession proof; military work for the former, health for the latter.

All the reasons I had for picking door #2 were comfort-based -- very close to the new house, great friends, and interesting work. Door #3 is more of an unknown and a ton more responsibility, but with a safety net of other good friends. Ultimately picked door #3, the riskier job that could be huge career-wise.