I am excited to announce that today I started a new chapter in my life. After 6 years with my previous employer I accepted a position as a Marketing Manager at a company called Origami Owl. I can’t tell you how perfect the timing was for this.
My last day of work at my previous company was Friday. Yesterday (Monday) they laid off half the company. I surely would have been on the list. I feel a lot of sadness and anger about this situation. I will keep it to myself aside from saying that this could have been prevented. The one thing I loved about that job was the people I worked with. My heart hurts for them.
But for myself, I am happy to have started this new adventure. I have a pink office. PINK! I see smiling faces everywhere and have received more hugs in one day than I have my entire adult life! OK, not that many, but A LOT.
Origami Owl is a custom jewelry company that was founded by a 14 year old who had a dream of buying her own car. FOURTEEN! Can you believe it? Since 2010 the company has catapulted and it’s jewelry is now available online or through Independent Designers.
“If you can dream it, you can do it” – This is the core belief at Origami Own, and a belief I will now hold close to me. I am beyond thankful for this opportunity.
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Well Mary…I guess sometimes there’s a reason for the things we choose to do and when we choose to do them. I’m so happy you found the courage to move on. It’s never easy to leave friends/coworkers behind. I understand the hurt you feel for them. I’m sure they felt blindsided by the announcement on Monday. I’m confident that some good will come out of this for them as well.
You’re pink office sounds sweet 🙂 Origami Owls core belief is perfect – you’re part of that belief is just to always believe in yourself! Best of luck in your new job . I wish for your former coworkers a speedy job search and that they can see the bright side of all of this. I wish them well. I wish you lots of love and happiness in your new endeavor!
Thanks Aunt Carol! I definitely is a positive change!