Due to high demand for my job, I have been feeling like I was trapped in a fog. Rather than letting it go, I have been trying to hold it in, thinking that this is the time for me to grow, so even though it is difficult, I need to hold it in. In my previous post (Link), I already went through the 'difficult' phase in my career. It continued until the middle of this year, and I could not take it anymore and decided to change my career path from C & S consultant to project management. Honestly, it was a shame for me to quit being a C & S consultant, and I miss doing some engineering design because it was fun for me.
So, why did I decide to leave? It is because I rarely had time for myself. I overworked. I don't have work-life balance, and I only went to work and then home. The turning point that made me firm to leave my job was when I started to get all sorts of sickness in one month. I took a lot of Medical Leave in one month, but still switched on my laptop to do my work. People might think that I have some shares in the company, but the truth is, I was just a corporate slave.
Choosing to leave was one of my hardest yet necessary decisions for me. It is about time for me to reclaim my health, my time and work-life balance. I used to think that this statement was cliché, but it is not. Now, I am moving to a new chapter of my life and what I can do is to continue praying to Allah and hoping that this decision is going to be the best for me, my life and my career path to find balance and fulfilment.
If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your career, know that it’s okay to reassess and make changes. Sometimes, stepping away from what you love is part of the journey to rediscovering it in a healthier, happier way.
- Nana
