Growing Up

Chinese astrologers everywhere are saying that this year will be a good year. Better than the past year.  Simply because it ends with an "8", which is the luckiest number  in the Chinese calendar. Maybe it is. At least for me. I have just resigned from my current company and will be joining another next month. 

Actually I don't want to  resign since I've grown to love this company. I helped built its additional foundations and I was used to working with the people in which I've formed strong bond. Bond that is forged by going through ordeals and finding solutions to each project we developed. But i have to go. Last December I found out I've reached a personal plateau and leaving is the only way for me to grow. My principal feels bitter, but she understand that I have to do this. And it's great to know there are no bridges burned with this valediction.

Growth is painful. Sometimes traumatic. But it also give you reasons to look forward to every morning with renewed vigor and energy, and prove to yourself how much you're capable of. I'm looking forward to next month.  I'm eager to show to my new company the things I can do and offer. I'm excited to pit heads and clash ideas with new set of people, raring for the healthy competition and intellectual stimulation it brings. Not to mention a better renumeration package. But as of now I'm busy turning over things to new people who I bet will also grow from the experience of filling my vacated post. Life is indeed a cycle.