Just over two weeks ago, I left my job. But it was over four weeks ago that I submitted my resignation. I had just returned from a trip to Arizona. I was worried that colleagues would interpret my trip as an interview trip. But the reason I wanted to time it after the trip was so that nobody could demand that I work and not take days off.<\/p>\n
I was nervous when I asked to Skype with James. He must have thought that I was going to talk about the Jaguar project. Specifically about how he asked me to lead the “knitting” project, which I didn’t even understand\u00e2\u20ac\u201da content inventory type of thing? I wasn’t too pleased with the whole idea, because I didn’t even have the role of being a creative director. I had decided simply to be a researcher, because that’s where I saw the need clearly. And it was always constantly, what do you want your role to be? Do you think as a Senior UX Designer that’s what you should do?<\/p>\n
Which is quite a yes\/no answer. How can I say no? If I said no, then I would obviously be seen as a non team player. and that’s what motivated me to did the task half-heartedly.<\/p>\n
And then I submitted my resignation.<\/p>\n
I had been tracking my own feelings about the entire thing for awhile. I knew it. Everybody knew what i felt since I discussed it so extensively in November and December, until James suddenly decided that the 1×1 meetings were useless.<\/p>\n
So during the call, we exchange pleasantries with smile. Then I fidgeted. <\/p>\n
I said something along the lines of “i want to tell you directly that I am submitting my resignation.”<\/p>\n
His smile dropped.<\/p>\n
Then I continued, “I want to emphasize how I appreciate your support and everything during my short time.”<\/p>\n
Then I found myself unable to veer from that, which was for the best.<\/p>\n
I let him speak, but I could feel the awkwardness creep back in, so I repeated it again.<\/p>\n
Then it was over.<\/p>\n
The following two weeks were filled with my attempts at closure. To inform people. To close my projects. To transition effectively. To ask about policies and procedures. I was a little miffed that my last day was moved up earlier, but that probably was for the best.<\/p>\n
But then during the final call, he was all casual and informal, which added unneeded levity to the serious situation. I am leaving<\/i>, I kept thinking, don’t you care at all?<\/i><\/p>\n
I sent my final emails to at least 40 people thanking them for their support, dedication and everything.<\/p>\n
Later, as I sealed up the boxes with the monitor, the laptop and its accessories, a sense of closure arrived. It’s done. Relief. Not yet. I dropped it off promptly at FedEx and chose one of the expensive options.<\/p>\n
The following day, Brian emailed to tell me about a quote that posted on the cubicle walls. Your Legacy, he wrote.<\/p>\n
Relief soon settled in the next two weeks. I took on a few freelance projects. I found myself volunteering for various things. And some full-time opportunities came way. Soon, I thought, soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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