I am officially out of work (till Monday) sans the E.O.P.H.

As mentioned in a previous post, I have quit my job. At the time I wrote that post, I was still in what felt like Early Onset Purple Haze (E.O.P.H.). Well, to make this post quick and painless, I got over it in about 4 days. Quickly, I cycled though the 5 stages of death (of a job) and suddenly began to, what I can only describe as, “wake up.” I wanted to get out of bed. I wanted to be more productive (I found “Getting Things Done” - more on that in a later post.) I did not have to worry about all the drudgery and dysfunction that my 7 year old position has been handing me on a daily basis. My head is no longer in a vice.

Strange, though. I have seen this same reaction in other people. First the stages, then one day, they snap out of it and realize that whatever was bothering them about their work is no longer an issue. I think the only strange thing for me is I went through the same process one week and 3 days before I was even done with the job.

I am feeling energized, and to be honest, it is kind of odd.

Well, enough of the self indulgence. I have worked out a deal with my old employer that I will still be in contact with them on a consulting basis until they get someone in to replace me. This builds a nice little bridge for me to get to the next stage of my career.

It is a good day to be aprigliano.