The Cookie Had It Right

It's not very often that you open your fortune cookie and see a message that is actually relevant. It happened to me on Friday. My fortune said "You are charming with your words, write a letter this week". My big plan for the weekend was to write a letter of resignation for the Ballet that didn't just feel like some kind of form letter. So definitely this weekend the cookie knew what it was talking about.

This morning I gave my notice to Ballet San Jose. I think this has been about the hardest decision that I have made in my adult life. Though I love the people at BSJ and the product that we all work to support, I had to take advantage of this opportunity for security and personal growth. I think when anyone is given a job offer the idea of new challenges is exciting. I have learned so much from my experience at BSJ and am really excited to go put these ideas to use on a clean slate.

I will be with BSJ for three more weeks. Long enough to see the beautiful Romeo & Juliet hit the stage. And hopefully long enough to play a meaningful part in helping BSJ make the transition into life after Elizabeth ;) Ha! Not that I think it will crumble without me, but the reality is that I wear many more hats than my title or job description say. We all have some good ideas for finding the right person (or people) and I am so glad that BSJ wants my input into that.

So about where I am going... starting March 15th I will be the Office Manager for Charron Metal Corp. Its a metal recycling company (aka scrap metal), owned by three brothers and started here in San Jose. In so many ways I think that this is an environment that I will thrive in. Total employees is about 25, with an office staff of 5. They are all great grounded people (so far, I admit I haven't met all 25 yet, but so far so good). The interview with them was the best scenario imaginable. It was more casual conversation than Q&A interview. They told me that the work would be "coloring" for me. Now who doesn't want to color at work! Really though I am so thrilled to have a chance to experience something totally new and different. Definitely worlds away from pointe shoes and stagehand donut wars.

I was very stressed this weekend as I anticipated giving my notice. The last time I did that was way back when at Teamworks and honestly I didn't have the personal connection with my boss to make it a hard conversation. This time I thought about every person that I would be leaving behind. When it came time to talk to the bosses it actually went really well. They were so supportive that it makes leaving feel easy. I know that I will stay connected to the people and art of BSJ, which also makes it a much easier departure than I would have anticipated.

To aleviate the stress I was feeling Jacob and I went to Bubba Gump's at Pier 39. It was pretty rainy to be out wandering with the tourists, but it was so fun and worth it for the time to relax.
Now I have to write the book on what is in my brain related to BSJ. It will probably take me a better part of the three weeks I have left. Ha! again! Really there is alot to do plus I will be putting a few hours here and there at Charron getting acquainted so It's not all a surprise come March 15th. It will be alot of work and alot of time that I have to put in so I can feel good in both places, but it will be worth it!