Risking it, Where’s The Biscuit?

When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out?

I made a big decision a few months ago that the Midwest was not going to be the best place to advance my career, and life. This came with a whole host of implications to my social life, career, opportunities to see my family, and more.

The thought process largely went like, if I’m not going to be working at my first job, opportunities are probably scarce in Madison. So, I should look elsewhere. Knowing that it’ll probably take me some time to find a job that advances my profession, where can I minimize my expenses?

I ended up moving back home, social life and dignity be damned, thinking that eventually the right pieces would fall into place, without too much adjustment. Adjustment must happen, and it will be painful as I adapt to the new environment.

Adjustment has been painful, and it looks as if my financial future is looking at least somewhat optimistic. I know things like moving often can be really challenging and I wonder if that’s a big reason people’s careers aren’t as upward mobile as they otherwise could be.

The process of making new friends, learning the spots in town you like, and learning to sleep in a different bed are hard. Gratification is not immediate.

One thing I’m starting to realize is that finishing my education is becoming more of a priority. Although I’ve graduated college, if I’m going to pursue an MBA or a PHD, it’s probably better sooner than later.