Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

I recently had to break the news to my boss that I would be leaving at the end of November. I will be moving to Austin, TX, where my fiance just got a great job offer.

You know that feeling you have when you have to break up with someone? It's that kind of feeling/situation; you have to do it, but it's really not a conversation you are looking forward to.

My advice to you is, do it as early as you can - your boss will appreciate as much notice as possible. He/she may even want you involved in the selection and training of your replacement. Also, it is very professional and shows that you respect your superior. It also leaves you in a good standing with your employer. You will probably want your boss to be a reference for future job applications. Also, once things are out in the open, you don't have to worry about your superiors knowing that you are looking for another job. Who knows, they may even have connections for you.

I really feel that people are understanding about the situations that occur in your life. Wanting to get married and having a family are parts of a lot of people's lives. Those desires and ambitions need to be respected and and not pushed to the back-burner. Instead of being 100% career-minded, just know what your priorities are and don't be afraid to pursue those.

A successful career is not one that makes you a lot of money, or one that you can devote all of you time towards, but it is one that you can be happy with. For me, this involves being able to have a family and be close to the family that I already have.

They say that breaking up is hard to do...well, keep in mind what your goals are, and it will all be worth it.