The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
06.16.2005 | Chris Bailey | Focused on CareerYipes! I’m surprised I have any readers after not posting in nearly a week. You might be asking where I’ve been keeping myself. Happily, I’ve been immersed in making a decision on job opportunities. Yes, that’s opportunities in the plural. After many months of no offers, I found myself with an embarrassment of riches. But with any decision, it was difficult to make a choice that balanced data and emotions.
Now, I can proudly say that I have accepted an offer as the Membership Director for the Association for Conflict Resolution. It’s a job that marries so many of my passions: soulful work, leadership, and developing the member/customer experience. I’ve come to admire the dedication of the organization’s CEO to making a better world and the desire among the staff to seek challenges and ask big questions.
Never fear, this will not be the end of Alchemy. As you might expect, it will actually add greater depth to the concepts of Soulful Work. (And it might be a relief from the overly introspective writings that have found their way into this blog recently.)
As a bonus, I’m finalizing a new additional blog that will explore how non-profit associations and for-profit companies can create a passion-provoking experience. It will be a blend of marketing and customer service with a sprinkle of design. My intention is to focus it toward my association peers and companies of all sizes who are struggling to develop repeat business. More on this next week.
Now, I’m going to break out the bubbly and celebrate. So if you’re out there looking for soulful work, keep at it. It can be a hard road but there is hope. Perhaps you’ll discover a quaint roadside diner where you can kick up your feet, have a piece of delicious pie and coffee, and feel the pleasure of finding a little of what you were always looking for.
Be well.
9 Responses to “The Light At The End Of The Tunnel”
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Congrats Christopher! Good work…and good luck, even though luck has nothing to do with it.
Congratulations Chris! I have been trying to decide which professional mediation/conflict resolution organization to join. Let me know when you start…I’ll join ACR!
Way to go, Chris. The new job sounds excellent.
Congrats!!!!!!!!
You have worked hard for this!
Celebrate this weekend.
Todd
Congratulations, Chris! I’m sure it’s just the beginning of one of many adventures for you. Good luck!
I am so happy for you Chris! Happy Father’s Day – with aloha,
Rosa
Thanks all for your warm wishes and encouragement. I’ve asked many of you for advice and suggestions and found inspiration through your writings these past few months. In a way, this is a shared celebration. It has definitely offered me a radically different understanding of the emotional and physical trials experienced by those seeking more than a job but meaningful Soulful Work.
Again dear friends and readers, my humble thanks.
I’m a few days behind, but could not be happier to catch up and hear your fabulous news, Chris! Congratulations! This new job sounds like it will be quite a fine adventure, and I can’t wait to see what happens for you as you start this new piece of your journey.
S
PS… The tease about the new blog was great, too!
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