"Why I quit my job" a paragraph assigned by my father
I didn't quit, exactly... I declined the next assignment. There are things that are more important than six weeks of paychecks. It is more important to see my grandmother. It is more important to keep my grandparents' nonprofit in good standing. At the site where I worked, staff serve in 6 week rotations and our clients-- who are already facing discomfort with our safety policy-- can expect to see the same staff member roughly 5 days per week for that length of time. I was consistent through my first two rotations, but in the next 6 weeks, I expect to have at least one week where I am unavailable. I decided that not committing to another assignment would allow my clients the stability that a new staff member could provide and me some peace of mind and room to grow through the availability I have to support some of my most important people.
Does this time allow me to be the person I want to be? Yes
Will it lead me toward my professional goals? Believe it or not, yes. I am able to prepare for grad school as well in this time. I am able to do some relevant reading and writing. I may even do some work that will put me in the position that my clients were in when they came to me and be reminded what it feels like to be the person with the need.
