Last year, I attended a previously scheduled professional conference prior to leaving my last company.
I didn't network at all as I knew I was on my out. On the final day's lunch though I sat at a table with others which forced me to talk.
I got along great with everybody but especially ONE man. It wasn't the subjects we discussed or anything else. It's maybe best described as easy familiarity.
Reminder, in my profession across multiple employers and titles, is dominat
ed by men.
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A few hours later I'm enjoying cocktails in the American Express Centurion Lounge.
So many people have a platinum AMEX, that the AMEX had to change rules on guests because the lounges are overcrowded. Such was the case this day when our paths crossed agan. We chatted a bit, exchanged contact info and that was it.
I did PING him afterward through my work email address as a professional follow-up.
Months have since passed.
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Yet, he's contacted me through LinkedIn about an employment opportunity. Given what he knew about me this can only mean a top spot.
I agreed to listen to what he had in mind...but it feels weird. I have it made where I'm at, why entertain moving at all?
It kind of feels like cheating life.
Meanwhile, my wife got an interview call with from a major corporation.
Yeah, "no change" would be nice but I don't see that happening.
@SECRET_ASIAN_MAN “No change” versus Unknown New (ad) venture … would you look back from the future and wonder what would have happened if I said yes with regret? Would wife’s interview coincide if she says yes to the new job/would she regret Not taking it?
@SECRET_ASIAN_MAN
That sounds exciting. I find change to be more palatable when I think of it as "the next new adventure."
(Truly, though, I suck at change, and there have been times in my life I wish I had been more open to it. So... feel free to ignore me. 😁 )
If you did it, and it sucked, you could always change your mind, right? And maybe the payoffs would be worth it.
I know you'll make the right decision either way. 💜