Old Career Out, New Career Begins!
I resigned from DirecTV this morning for a number of reasons. Aside from the scheduling headaches, really the job was an endeavor that began as a hope for advancement that turned into a static scenario having me stressed to the point of illness a couple times. Things started out great and I moved up into coaching for a while, but when the position went permanent and I didn’t get the job and also did not get Human Resources, Resource Management, Trainer, or Quality Assurance, I basically started to listen to my gut (aka the voice of God most of the time) and decided to turn my efforts elsewhere.
So the last 2 days I cleaned up my resume and sent it out into the Denver-Metro Massage world. I had 2 interviews already scheduled for next week on my normal off days. I kept having a gut feeling (see above) all morning that I shouldn’t be spending my time trying to prolong my DirecTV time and to focus my efforts on trying to find something better. Glad I listened!
This morning at about 9:00am while sitting in the HR office filling out my Exit Interview sheet and formally resigning, about 9:01am my phone went off and I ignored it for the time being. I got my papers and made the rounds one last time to all the familiar faces and made sure to get phone numbers, emails, etc. As I left I felt a sense of relief, as I went to see who my voicemail was from. It was the owner of one of the Massage Envys that I’d submitted my resume to in Parker (Off Lincoln and Jordan) wanting to setup an interview. I called back and got a time for 2:00. Just in case, I made sure to be dressed for a hands-on, though I’d been told it would be just a sit down this time. After that part was done, sure enough I was asked if I wanted to do a practical. We clarified it’d been a very long time since I’d done a massage, but given that he was still satisfied with my work, so I will be going back tomorrow for orientation and starting full time on Saturday!
Now the real perks… This location is the busiest one in not just CO, but the whole 7 state region. They pay a little more hourly per session than the other CO locations, and their tips seem to be higher in a slightly higher-class area. Based on the numbers, I’ll be looking anywhere from $24-$31/hr and if I work 110+ hours each month not only do I get a full hour session free, but they will also pay for my health insurance along with Courtney’s!
So bottom line, I really couldn’t be happier. I’m back in an industry I was called to and after the practical I totally remembered why. I’m not listening to upset customers all day. I’m not working a job where I feel like an expendable commodity. I’ll make a good enough living to pay down my debts faster and still live a comfortable lifestyle. I’ll get to make people feel good directly with my own hands and bring smiles of relief to people in pain. I won’t have to work as hard or as often, and I have better flexibility in my schedule. I’m happy. Yeah…
…amazing what happens when I stop trying so hard and turn an ear and open heart over to God and actually listen for a change. Total theme for me this last year. It’s brought me to a happier career path, a loving fiance, better relationships with my parents, just overall better than life’s ever been before. For once, I really can’t complain.
December 14, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Whoa Adam! This is fantastic. You made a move sort of like your profile pic today–BOLD. I’m excited for you. Several months ago we exchanged a couple of messages and I got the impression (or maybe you just said it) that you wanted to get back into massage (my wife, Jennifer, is a MT). I’m excited for you. Your wedding is only a couple of weeks away!