Quitting Your Dream Job

Imagine this:
Since you could remember you've dreamed of becoming something (maybe that's not too hard to imagine because it's actually you). Maybe this something isn't GREAT but it's a stepping stone. Or, maybe it is great. Maybe, in your eyes this is the GREATEST thing you could ever be. Why? Because it is something you love. Something you have always loved. 



And since you were little you magnified that "thing," or so you thought. Everything someone of that profession would have done in your mind, you did. But, it was also just a dream. Just a minimum wage dream.  And you realize you might need more to sustain actual adult life. 

So you picked up a new dream. And another. With that one still lingering in the back of your mind, but definitely not logical... or so you thought. 

Then you become an "adult" (only in years) & get a minimum wage job, but it's not your dream. Just a beginning. You always search for an in to your dream... but nothing. 

Then one day the light came on & there was an opening! A GLORIOUS opening! Your dream job became reality! You applied. You interview. They loved you! (But I mean who doesn't) You were given the job!



Why would you ever leave?!

Now imagine this:
College has come & gone. Now everyone wants to know what you want to do with your life. You've graduated. You're serving a mission. You've spent 2 amazing years at your dream job. 



But dreams change right...?

What do you want to do?

When I got the call to work at Barnes & Noble my life was made! I don't think I had ever been happier up to that point. Working at a bookstore was something I've always wanted to do & I never thought I would get that chance.



Working there the past 2 years has been such an amazing experience. From the coworkers, the customers I consider family, & of course the discount I couldn't have asked for a better time. 

Leaving is EXTREMELY bittersweet. I never thought I would leave this bookstore, especially after such a short period of time. But dreams change & I have found mine shifting. Of course working with books is still forever in the back of my mind as something I love. I've just found a stronger driving passion. 

I'm going to miss all the people & all the memories for sure. All the events, all the late nights & early mornings. All the Escondido craziness. It's made me love my job more & more each day. 



Just know that dreams come true. No matter how much of a minimum wage, just passing through, 2 years dream it might be. I would definitely fight for this dream all over again. 


Thanks for the memories Barnes ✌🏼


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