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It's your own life too. I wholeheartedly agree with the idea that one shouldn't sit-still just because of life circumstances.
We live our life in chapters. I'm a firm believer in that. We have to take calculated risks and sometimes the end-game won't necessarily be more money. But I just can't fathom feeling stagnant or complacent in life because of an obligation to others.
I spent the first chapter of my career as an accountant. I actually enjoyed it as I was in the auto industry and got to experience the growth of a large dealer group through acquisitions and new store openings. Worked on many projects, grew our team and took a lot of pride in my work. Thought I would be an accountant forever due to the time investment of becoming one.
One day I was helping another General Manager set up his new store with budgeting and forecasting. Out of the blue he asked me if I ever considered being a sales manager. I refused and refused. Self-doubt is a powerful dream-killer and I hadn't sold a car in my life. He persisted and one day I thought - well, this person wants me enough so I at least won't get fired trying this.
Two years later he quit and put forth my name to be a GM. I was two years removed from being an accountant and thinking that was going to be my career forever.
Spent four years as a GM and threw it all away again - great pay, gas card, luxury demo and lengthy career with a great organization...decided to resign and try something new by opening a new business. It's been over 2 years of doing this now and I have to stop and think sometimes - how the heck did I get here?
Your life is too short to wonder what-if? If you have enough drive and truly want something then don't seek opinions. The timing isn't great right now, but you can't time everything in life.
Kev
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