My new home office chair and the only room my husband allows this pillow
(the fur freaks him out)
A few months ago I went from a full-time senior sales position at a software company to owner of my own digital marketing business. The question, or rather comment, I've received most often from friends and colleagues is "Wow, that's great! How brave of you." When someone tells you you're being brave and doing something they would never have the guts to do,... and you didn't realize it was brave,... it sort of makes you nervous. I guess I can see their point though and fortunately I have yet to hear a concerned "good luck" or "I hope it works out…". In all honesty though it hasn't felt courageous, only refreshing. I admit turning down another offer and leaving a good job might sound objectively impressive but at the moment I'm riding on the calm waters of confidence in my convictions and abilities. After a few years of handling global partnership negotiations at my previous company, myself along with a colleague saw an area of opportunity and, connections in hand, are simply doing what feels natural to a sales person - meeting the need, fixing the problem, offering the service.
I wish I could accept all the praise surrounding my supposed bravery but it just hasn't felt that brave. Maybe once the lack of predictable pay checks part starts to kick in I'll get a little flutter in my stomach and realize the proverbially large plunge I've taken.
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