Shaken up.

Do you welcome change easily? Do you accept challenges thrown at you with so much conviction? Without hesitation?


My current position as Senior Financial Analyst brings so much pride and fulfilment. This was my dream job when I was in college. This position opens an opportunity for me to develop my people, technical and analytical skills. I have been exposed to various operations, meet new people, brushed elbows with big and common employees and handled different responsibilities. The regular meetings I had with the directors and managers have helped me improve my confidence.


More so, I have the coolest and fun-loving co-employees (my dear SFA-mates) including my manager. We would agree even to bizarre yet cool ideas such as tucking in during Wednesday. We all get lots of compliments for this tuck-in day. Since we are just 6 in the department, we would most of the time go in unison – binge, share ebooks, mp3s, chuckle over and crack the craziest jokes, be totally thoughtful on each other’s birthday.


And today, I was a bit shaken up.


My boss called me to his office around 11:00 in the morning. By the look on his face, I know there’s something non-routine he will discuss with me, not about our projects or meetings.


“Hmmm..How will I say this?”…he started. Right then, I was sure I’m fretting like crazy. Then he let go of a laugh.


“Your name came up to replace someone in the Accounting Department”.


Yeah, I came from Accounting before as Tax Supervisor. But I like my job now.


Anxiety. Of moving out your comfort zone.


They’re giving me a choice to take it or not. I can always decline the proposal. But the thing is, top management might take this against me as not too open for growth. Or I hinder the growth myself.


I am too confused right now. I need to get away to collect my thoughts, where I want myself in the Corporate world.


I was taken aback by this unexpected announcement.


I need guidance. Lord, help  me!