Comments on: Do you trust your instincts when they tell you to walk away?

By: Brandy

Brandy — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:33:01 +0000

I love this!! I can absolutely relate, after leaving a job that I loved, but could not fix, for seven years. That gut-feeling to make a change, be happier, be healthier, and leave a continuously draining environment. Kuddos to you, and best wishes for your future!

By: Michelle Meyer

Michelle Meyer — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 03:11:04 +0000

In reply to Cristine Milton.

Thanks Cristine — yes, the “Tetris Mode” gives you that immediate, visceral feeling of how we can get caught up in various situations, doesn’t it? Thanks for your kind words as well.

By: Michelle Meyer

Michelle Meyer — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 03:09:42 +0000

In reply to Lucy Kuchta. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for your kind words Lucy! It does take courage to make those decisions and I know you landed somewhere where you have made an impact and enjoyed your journey. I honor the servant leader that you are.

By: Michelle Meyer

Michelle Meyer — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 03:07:20 +0000

In reply to Gregg Macaluso. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments Gregg. You have ended up doing what I so admire with your building a program to teach the next generation of professionals. My heart feels good knowing you are the example for them.

By: Gregg Macaluso

Gregg Macaluso — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:21:39 +0000

A note of thanks for the encouragement to seek what “might” make us happy. Michelle knows that I have had similar opportunities to continue to extend my own Tetris skills in my own travels but it takes a moment of pause and sometime great courage to do something that would make your heart better. Said before, but the courage to choose the path less traveled has made all the difference. I’m reminded today then that there is a choice for both men and women and that if we can find our authentic-self in the midst of great adversity and challenge to try to do something better, we’ll might be happier for it.

By: Lucy Kuchta

Lucy Kuchta — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:54:57 +0000

Wow interesting post Michelle! It took a lot of courage to walk away. You are an incredibly smart, talented and well rounded person who will be an asset to any organization including one that you create. Any endeavor you pursue will flourish. When I was 34, I walked away too. My wonderful (not perfect but good natured overall), high integrity company was being acquired by another company that did not have an environment operating with integrity. It was clear that I needed to leave and I did so without any sort of compensation package. I had no job lined up and didn’t know what wanted to do next. I did have a strong network and money in savings so two good safety nets that helped me transition into more meaningful career pursuits. It was one of the top 3 best career decisions I have made. The CEO of that acquiring company eventually wound up in federal prison. After holding a series of positions in small organizations and spending a year working in the UK, I have been working for a large company for 10 years. Today many large companies are in flux including my own. Change is a daily constant. However my team and our leaders are doing their best and operating with integrity as we wade through a lot of ambiguity. For me, I have learned to go with the flow better than ever. It is not the time for me to walk away as I feel confident that I still serve others daily in a positive manner. For those of you who have the courage to walk away from difficult job situations, best of luck to you. It is fun and inspirational to hear about your journeys into your next careers

By: Cristine Milton

Cristine Milton — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:50:57 +0000

Kudos to you, Michelle. I love what you referenced as “Tetris Mode,” since it is a syndrome many of us can easily get caught up in. Thanks for putting it out there so clearly and showing your courage.