One Month On From Leaving A Corporate Job
What I've been up to since leaving
It’s been a month since I left my corporate job.
I had worked in financial services for over 12 years.
When you see that written down, it feels both impressive and somewhat depressing.
Why did I stay so long?
I had the opportunity to work with many clever and engaging people globally
I successfully delivered numerous complex technology and business transformation projects
I learned extensively and engaged in deep technical problem-solving
I obtained all my project, change, and program management qualifications
On reflection I feel I reached a natural end to the traditional structured career path.
The most bizarre period in recent history has already been forgotten, along with the lessons it taught us.
It feels like a slow-burn recession is merging into a rising tide of outsourcing, automation, and cultural stagnation.
Despite the economic headwinds, I h…
