I am a single, twenty-five year young professional. There is no ring on my left fourth finger nor do I have a small set of eyes looking up at me to take care of them. I am not obligated to answer to anyone unless I choose to. Therefore, I have decided to leave a company that I have been with for 2 years. I have no certain back up plan, just a plan to put in my 2 weeks and step out on faith. Many may immediately think I am crazy because we are still in a recession, however, my response to those fear provoked thoughts is: I choose me!

I choose not to sacrifice my health, happiness and sanity due to fearing the unknown. Many spend their lives miserably out of fear of taking risks and failing. In my opinion, life is about making choices and taking risks. There is a risk if I stay at my company just as there is a risk if I leave. Still nothing is more important to me than a life well spent. I want to look back on my youth in old age someday and know that I LIVED! I want to be able to say that I lived life without hesitations or reservations, but with faith and conviction.