The Dip
If you've read my previous posts, you may be aware that I've been complaining about the low salary I've been getting in Oracle. It's just really enough for our family. But it definitely is not going to be enough in case of emergencies or sudden expenses, like a car battery replacement, a rise in amortization costs, or inflation. As much as I have loved my experience in Oracle, the recognitions, achievements, and of course, the people, I have other goals in life. There's more to it than just work. Financial goals, in particular, are what I needed to work on. And ultimately, the decision to leave Oracle seemed to be for the best. I've recently finished reading The Dip , by Seth Godin. I knew it would be a source of comfort as I enter this liminal space of unemployment. The book reaffirmed that my decision to leave was the right one, and that I had been in a cul-de-sac in Oracle all along. Oracle was truly a happy place. There was a lot of space to grow, but only ...