OMG this hits hard! I’m a day or two late in responding but I actually caught my breath reading this. I relate to the comments Diane made about leaving her CEO identity behind. As I’m contemplating retirement next year, there is a bit, no a lot of anxiety at times of losing my identity. I have been in medical device sales for 24 years an…
OMG this hits hard! I’m a day or two late in responding but I actually caught my breath reading this. I relate to the comments Diane made about leaving her CEO identity behind. As I’m contemplating retirement next year, there is a bit, no a lot of anxiety at times of losing my identity. I have been in medical device sales for 24 years and have built many lasting professional as well as personal relationships with doctors, nurses and others. I wonder often how I am going to managed the sudden loss of all my daily interactions. I have people tell me all the time that “I’m not allowed to retire” and although that makes me feel good, it also makes me sad…..I know there will be a grieving that will take place and yes, celebration for all the work I’ve done over the years. I can’t help think though about what kind of impact I’ve really had in my field and on others. I know I will find other things to do thus my transition to trail running….slower and definitely more contemplative…..the phrase Happy Trails will being a whole new meaning to me for sure! I believe the only way through this life cycle will be one day at a time.
It will! I can totally relate to what you're saying, Karen -- I'm not yet where you are in my own day-to-day career, but I've experienced something similar in other parts of my life. It's really hard! Thank you so much for sharing all of this... how is the trail running going, by the way?
Good! Two weeks from today is my first 50K😬the nerves are starting to kick in but my main goal is to have fun and finish! I’m shooting for 8 .5 hours to complete it based on my training block….we shall see! Heading out soon for a 3 hour day on the trails.
OMG this hits hard! I’m a day or two late in responding but I actually caught my breath reading this. I relate to the comments Diane made about leaving her CEO identity behind. As I’m contemplating retirement next year, there is a bit, no a lot of anxiety at times of losing my identity. I have been in medical device sales for 24 years and have built many lasting professional as well as personal relationships with doctors, nurses and others. I wonder often how I am going to managed the sudden loss of all my daily interactions. I have people tell me all the time that “I’m not allowed to retire” and although that makes me feel good, it also makes me sad…..I know there will be a grieving that will take place and yes, celebration for all the work I’ve done over the years. I can’t help think though about what kind of impact I’ve really had in my field and on others. I know I will find other things to do thus my transition to trail running….slower and definitely more contemplative…..the phrase Happy Trails will being a whole new meaning to me for sure! I believe the only way through this life cycle will be one day at a time.
It will! I can totally relate to what you're saying, Karen -- I'm not yet where you are in my own day-to-day career, but I've experienced something similar in other parts of my life. It's really hard! Thank you so much for sharing all of this... how is the trail running going, by the way?
Good! Two weeks from today is my first 50K😬the nerves are starting to kick in but my main goal is to have fun and finish! I’m shooting for 8 .5 hours to complete it based on my training block….we shall see! Heading out soon for a 3 hour day on the trails.