On Monday, I quit my job. The experience of quitting has felt weird.
In one sense, I feel negative about the burden I am leaving on others.
This was a personal decision.
In another sense, I feel excited about the future.
I have the potential to have a large impact in my next role. I also know it will open me to a clearer vision for who I want to be.
I have felt drawn to work with Shopify for a long time.
At the least, I can invest a year and figure out if it the right fit for me. At worst, I may enjoy it.
A year from now, if I read this, I want to feel proud.
This is the most personal decision I have made. I am charting my own course. I am increasing variance. I am making an asymmetric bet.
I invested in myself. I am choosing to spend my time doing something I want to do.