Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Tidbit Tuesday: The Road Ahead



Those of you that's followed me for a while probably know that in addition to being an Antropologie-holic, an aspiring photographer, I'm also an accountant.  I graduated college with an accounting degree and have since remained in that field.  I know there's this stereotype out there, of an accountant and how nerdy or anal they are.  I am a little nerdy, but I'm not your typical accountant.  I love working in teams, I love strategizing and I'm social.  That's why when I landed at the public accounting firms, I thought I could actually do this accounting thing for a long time.  In the accounting firms, we worked in teams to fulfill our client's needs.  The work was often projects, lasted about two months or so, and we worked hard in small groups.   But that soon ended when November of 2009 rolled around and I was laid off from my position.

I spent the next three months endlessly hunting for another job.  I've never been fired or laid off from a job before and I am one of those people that can't recognize failure, so being part of a workforce reduction was a bit of a blow for my ego.  I've since come to terms with it and accepted that the decision to lay me off was not due to my work quality.  And my managers and partners at my previous firm have actually told me themselves after I was let go.  One senior manager even asked me to return.  Then in February of 2010, my current company gave me an opportunity when I most needed it.  They gave me a job.

I soon came to realize, though, that the golf industry and the hospitality business was not one I wanted to stay in for a long time.  The work itself was not challenging, and my office environment was so small and political, it just wasn't healthy.  So folks, to make a long story short, I've found a new opportunity.  I'd love to sit here and tell you guys that I've taken photography full time, but I can't quite yet.  :)  Instead, I'll tell you that the new opportunity I found is something I'm pretty excited for.  It's still in the accounting field, but it's in a much exciting industry...a much younger industry.  The expectation is that I'll be working longer hours, but I really don't mind doing that as long as I enjoy the company and people I work with.  My first day with the new company is April 25th and I'm super excited.  I feel like I'm finally at a place in my career where I'm fitting perfectly, and can enjoy it. 

With this new opportunity and with the new photography business, the hubby and I are staying quite busy.  Don't worry, we haven't stopped appreciating the little things in life...and we definitely value the small amount of free time we do have with one another.  But the thing is, photography is something we both love and we both wouldn't do it if the other person wasn't there.  I foresee our schedules to be extremely busy with the upcoming wedding season and you readers will see some great posts.  But for those that I follow, you'll probably see less commenting from me.  Rest assured that I'm still reading and keeping up on my google reader. 

For those that take the time out to leave a comment on my blog, I thank you so much and look forward to you guys stopping by every time I have a new post.  And for those silent, but supportive followers, I ADORE you guys for sticking around.  There will be a lot more fun things coming up.  Thank you for all of your support!

15 comments:

  1. Best of Luck Cindi! I totally understand what you mean and where you're coming from. Fingers crossed for you that this new [ad]venture is AMAZING!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  2. Congratulations on the new job, and best of luck! I hope this new job turns out to be everything you're hoping it will be :)

    PS: Can't wait to see your wedding season posts- last week we did 3 shoots *while* I was running a 102 fever. It's so hard to resist taking on too much when you're actually excited about what you do.

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  3. Vivian - Thank you for all your support. I've also been inspired by you and your decorating and am getting a new bedroom set soon! :)

    Tara B - OH MY!!! 102 fever? You are brave and dedicated! But I know what you mean. I can be so tired but getting out my camera and being with my couples, I just get this rush and adrenaline that I don't get doing anything else!

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  4. Congrats to you on your new opportunity! That's so great to be able to say that you love what you do. I look forward to reading all about it in upcoming posts! =)

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  5. Congratulations on the new job! How exciting! I hope it's wonderful:)

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  6. I'm in awe how brave you are to write about being laid off from your position at previous work. I don't think i could ever admit something like that. I'm inspired that you didn't give up and found another job. What's more important is your new job/opportunity! Congratulations to you! Sometimes, things just happen for a reason don't they?
    Of course, i will be keeping my eyes out for your wedding photography. Good luck Cindi!

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  7. Good for you and congratulations on making the move and finding a niche in your field that makes you HAPPY!

    I look forward to continuing to see your photos and hear what's new with you!

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  8. Congrats on your new job, Cindi - sounds like it is going to be more exciting and fulfilling for you!

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  9. Congratulations on your new job, Cindi!! That is so exciting! I hope it is everything you hope it will be and more! :)

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  10. Congratulations! Good luck with your new job and continuing to grow your photography business!

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  11. Hi Cindi,
    Funny fact....my husband is a CPA for KPMG (he audits) AND his birthday is 4/25!! Haha, I love accountants. :-)
    Congrats on your new job, I know you will be SUPER great at it...you show so much passion in everything you do (I can tell thru this blog!) and I wish you the best of luck!

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  12. I wrote a long response to all of your comments and our work internet ate it all up!!!! I seriously hate this small office's technology!

    Anyways...thank you girls for all your great comments and support. It's just so nice to have shared this time with everyone. We're going through some amazing times now and I feel blessed to have friends I don't even know and have never met supporting me!!!

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  13. Congrats on your new job! My college roomate of 3 years was a accounting major too. She got so burn off working at one of the big 5 though. So your line of work can be very stressful. So don't forget to breeze at busy times and best of luck!

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  14. Congratulations!!!! I'm currently struggling with big career/life decisions so it's good to see I'm not alone and that things are looking up for you! I hope you still have time to blog because I'm sure we'd all love to hear about all the new changes in your life =)

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  15. I'd really love to know what industry you're in! I don't know if you remember, but a few months ago, you gave me some internship search advice (and I just got an internship offer today and another interview tomorrow!!!). I think you're one of two bloggers I know who's in the industry. I'd love to chat more, especially about where you're going now.

    Remember to maintain that work/life balance. Best of luck.

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