After six years working for a company I grew to love, I found myself unexpectedly laid off when it went into receivership. During my time there, I learned new skills, worked cross functionally, and even climbed the corporate ladder, something I never set out to do. I started as an executive assistant and sales coordinator and eventually became a project manager for sales and trade shows. It was a journey I was proud of, and losing it felt like losing a part of myself.
When I told my kids, they laughed at first, not because they didn’t care, but because they didn’t fully understand. They compared it to me going through a divorce or losing a loved one, and in a way, they were right. That’s exactly how it felt.
Scared of being without income and worried about the state of the economy, I jumped quickly into the first opportunity that came my way: a national sales manager role. On paper, it seemed like a good fit for my background. But despite warnings from others in the industry, I ignored the red flags. From the very beginning, it was clear the company was unorganized. There was no training, no support, no guidance. I felt like I had been stranded on an island with no direction.
Very quickly, the job began draining me. I was unhappy, stressed, irritable, and my health was suffering. Against my family’s wishes and everyone else’s advice, I decided to walk away without another job lined up. Deep down, I knew this wasn’t the right place for me, and I chose to trust my gut.
And just one week later, that decision paid off. I landed a new role as an Executive Operations Specialist at an amazing company with better pay, healthier work life balance, and a chance to feel excited about work again.
If this experience has taught me anything, it’s this: never make decisions out of fear. Listen to your intuition. It knows the path you’re meant to take. I’m stepping into this next chapter with hope, gratitude, and excitement for what’s ahead.
🌸 Amiee
THE AIMEE EDIT 
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