ClownFighter

I’m in the final three day stretch of what was a very tough job, yet I have no regrets or anger, just thankfulness for the experience.  The old saying, “what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger,” definitely applied to this job.   While I had to constantly watch my back and had my compensation package changed on me five different times, I grew personally and professionally.  In fact, my boss, who had constantly been able to non deliver on what he had promised resigned last night, which was bittersweet for me.   They would have fired him anyways, and he meant well, but tried to please too many people.  When you offer three people 40% of a pie, there is no way to deliver 120% out of 100%!

I made friendships that will last a lifetime, but I also learned quite a bit as to what not to do and how not to treat other people.    You only have one go at life, and in the end, all the material crap goes away.  It’s the life experiences and how you treat others and yourself that is most important.   I look at this job the same as riding a ride a Disneyland as a youngster.   While you were driving home in the backseat of your parents’ station wagon, you were not sad that you were no longer on Space Mountain, but happy for the experience of having done it.   That’s how I feel about this job, although it was nothing near Disneyland!     It was hell at times, but it made me stronger and will help me exponentially in my new endeavor where I need to be a leader.   I never want to be a part of a company again where the average stay is under a year!

My very close friend, who worked with me on my team and who has been nothing short of stellar, just gave me the happiest news yet.  They have given him my boss’ position, and while he is only 25, he is going to manage 20 people in leasing.   I am so proud of him, and he has worked so hard.   I truly hope that my current company is going to turn things around and put people with integrity and heart into the leadership positions.  

Clownfighter