Moving On
From the desk of an editorial assistant…
Like an overdue coffee break or mind-blowing sex, all great things must come to an end; one of those great things being yours truly, as I step down from my desk to move on to greater things. I’m off to seek the perfect man (in uniform, duh!), start an anti-pants movement and become a full-time advocate for the curvy woman. What job title holds all those wonderful qualities? Who the heck knows? I have no plan for my life after this desk.
Is that a crazy idea? Have I completely lost my marbles? Maybe. I’m leaving my safe home to experience what it’s like to live on the edge (skydiving, anyone?). I’ve always had a plan, a mission to accomplish, and turning to all of you for advice about everything from weddings to crises, happily never afters to confidence coaching. But now I’m ready to try something new (PDA? Possibly. Boat shoes? Never ever!) with nothing particular in mind but what you have taught me.
I would like to thank every one of you, my fabulous, faithful readers for your insightful advice, brutal honesty, even the opposing views; it has helped me immensely as a writer and a person. So without dragging this on (because I might tear up), I’ll catch ya on the fab side!
-Kellene McCaffrey
Don’t cry, Shecksters! We wouldn’t leave you hanging! We have another awesome editorial assistant lined up for your normal Tuesday dosage.
GIRL TALK TIME: Have you ever taken a risk and moved on—to a new job, career, city, guy, whatever? Tell us about it. Was it a great decision or something you regret?
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21 Comments
Post a CommentThe best of luck to you!!
I gave away 95% of my belongings and headed off to Europe to be with the man of my dreams! So worth it!
Im so ready to move on and move out of the place I was born and raised!! Its scary but hopefully will be following in your footstep one day soon! Good Luck to you!
I was dumped a few years ago and it took a while for me to get over. I recently saw him and I felt so good. I thought to myself “What was I thinking” when we were together. Thank goodness I was looking my best and getting huge compliments in front of him.
I love taking risks! Whatever the outcome, it will build character and add to the person you are. I took a risk and a temporary paycut, after working 5 years as a Personnel Records Coordinator for a retail company, and becoming a professional nanny. It was the best thing I ever did! I love my job now (after being miserable for 5 years)!! Everyday in the life of a child is memorable and meaningful!
i took a huge risk bought some cheap real estate and never looked back, now have lots of real estate ,sometimes you just have to go with what you feel
good luck
Best wishes and Good Luck!
Best Wishes & as always Good Luck!
Good luck!
I have experience a big risk before, both in love and professionally. Went for a guy I really shouldn’t have and accepted a job that was completely out of my comfort zone. But I have to say, without accepting both these risks, it wouldn’t have made me who I am today. I am thankful.
Taking risk is always scary but you always learn from it. That’s the best part about life.
I left my guy after 12 years and it was the best thing that i ever did.
GOOD LUCK!!!(yes, I am yelling this at you os you can hear me)!!!! I wish I were at a point where I could do that, I really hit a career plateau myself. GOOD LUCK!!!
best wishes in your new endeavor!!! i worked as a civil engineer for 3 years before i left the profession and pursued teaching. although teaching is more rewarding than engineering, it has it’s challenges, especially in today’s economy. i’ve been laid off twice as a teacher but i still get out there and keep teaching. living a full life is all about taking risks
You’ll do great in whatever you do!
Best Wishes to You as you make a huge decision…Good Things will come your way…your stories have been great!
Now that I’m older, I regret never having taken a big risk.
I am decide on taking a big risk right now to another state i live in Ny and am considering moving to Texas. I dont know what to do I when on vacation there and i love it. so am excited about taking a chance and see if I could built a future there.
I will miss your weekly anecdotes. They were the best things I ever read on this site. Shecky’s is going to be less without you.
Awww! Kellene will definitely be missing her Shecky’s fam and audience, but look out next week for a brand new editorial assistant writing the column!
I have never taken a huge risk. However, I have one year left of law school. I am considering taking the bar in my home state but also somewhere else and moving to a completely different state. I don’t know if I will follow through with it but I am excited about the idea and all of the opportunities that are waiting for me.