Two more weeks

[han-grrl]

well, I have two more weeks until i start my new job. Yep, i'm giving up the "trade" (for the most part). After a very tough fall 2007, well most of 2007 I had to make the tough decision of giving up Day by Day and moving on.

Part of it is income. It is very difficult to work full time as a trainer/instructor and pay the bills. I have a very understanding husband and I am so grateful that he allowed me to explore this career.

Part of it is health. After my surgery, i lost my drive to train and teach. I just burnt out. I feel the harder I push, the worse I feel.

I am so glad I started my own business as I have never seen myself as an entrepreneur before and I have learned so much as well. I do see myself running some kind of business in the future, we shall see...

as i said I am giving up the trade for the most part, I am going to continue with some clients on a more monthly basis to check up on them (their choice). Many clients will move on, and I am so thankful that our paths have crossed and I was able to help them on their fitness journey.

So what kind of job?? Well, I have been hired as an environmental scientist with an engineering firm. Back to my roots, so to speak. I have a Masters in environmental science. I never worked in my field, and worked in high tech right of school (something i did not like) then went to training. So i am excited that a company believed enough in me to give me a chance. That story itself is pretty cool (another post). I'll be working on environmental site assessment and various other environmental testing (sample collection mainly) type things to start. I'm excited!

So that's the news...i've been around but quiet the last bit...

Smile

Han

[smilingcat]

congratulation on your new job. I think your background as an instructor/trainer and dealing with people would be a huge asset.

Let us know how it goes. And do give it some time to make yourself comfortable in the new setting.

smilingcat

[solobiker]

Congrats and good luck. I am sure you will enjoy the change of pace.

[Blueberry]

Cool! Congratulations!!

I do some environmental law, and always enjoy working with the environmental engineers. I've talked to a few about their careers, and they have always said they were very happy with their career choices.

CA

[crazycanuck]

Hey Han!

I was wondering where you'd disappeared to!

Congrats on your new job!

Just as an aside..I work @ an env consulting firm(just an admin person) Should you & your DH ever want to venture down under (ok if you meet all the visa req's etc etc) let me know & I can pass your CV on.
http://www.rpsgroup.com/location_html/north-america.html

[han-grrl]

Thanks everyone!

SmilingCat - I appreciate the comments! I think one of the reasons i was hired is my customer service experience.

Ca in NC! I'm glad to hear that!!

Crazy canuck - thanks!! I will definitely keep that in mind!

[snowtulip]

Congratulations!!! :D I work as an environmental scientist, project management at this point in my career. I think you'll enjoy it, especially with your love of the outdoors!

It's kind of funny because you went from training to environmental science, and I've been thinking of going from enviro. science to training/nutrition.