10/15/2021
13 weeks ago I started a job that I thought was going to be my dream job. I thought I had found an opportunity that was going to allow me to grow and expand my career in the accounting world and one where I could use my experience to help the company drive the business forward.
8 weeks ago my manager walked into my office and I will never forget his words “We are parting ways today.” I was speechless…He said I wasn’t picking things up quick enough and that they decided to go a different direction. I wasn’t picking things up quick enough?? Those words may forever haunt me. That is not how I would describe my work, not even close, but in 24 days that is the conclusion they came to. I have had many people tell me that it was just an excuse for them to use and while I agree it still feels like a punch in the stomach.
It makes me question everything, all of my decisions in regards to applying, interviewing and accepting this position. Were there red flags in the interview that I missed? What could I have done differently? All the what ifs…what if I had just stayed at my last company and what if I can’t find a new job. The mental toll may be the hardest part of this all.
I know I’m not the first to experience this nor will I be the last. I still have days where I feel down about the situation but I’m trying to be positive and hopeful that I will come out of this better than before and this whole ugly ordeal will be a blessing in disguise.
In the mean time I know I need to get back to taking care of myself physically, which helps with the negative thoughts more than you would think!
.Staying Hopeful..
PS if you know anyone hiring a Senior Accountant or Controller hit a girl up 😉
