My Life Changing Experience of Losing My Old Job and Changing Careers

There are certain specific life-changing experiences that have both a positive and negative contribution in the general lifestyle and personality of an individual. Based on my personal reflection and experience, I lost my job after working 16 years for the same company. The loss of my job resulted in a complete shift in my entire life. The uncertainty and depression ultimately led me to enroll into college. That in turn led to a much more positive direction in my life by pursuing my degree in Travel & Tourism. In order to make the hard decisions in your life you must also understand the general outcome it will have on your life.

The career I had for 16 years came to an abrupt end when the company I worked for was sold and my job as an outbound sales rep was eliminated. To stay employed I took another position and a year later that job was moved out of the area. The shock was unbearable under the circumstances so it was time to dictate a new beginning and career change. I love to travel so I though a career in travel would be good. The need for a new career fueled my desire to go to college and pursue a degree in Travel & Tourism. So I became a full time college student.

There was some depression along with negative feelings after losing my job. I was two weeks away from signing the final paperwork for my mortgage when I found out about my job being moved out of the area. That was a major setback since I had to put building my new house on hold. At least I found out about it before I was completely committed to the mortgage and not being able to pay for it due to my financial constraints. My life was put on “hold” and that was the worst feeling ever.

The decision to leave and pursue a different career path in Travel & Tourism has given me back my self-esteem and hope for the future. There have been many positives going into this chapter of my life. The new skills and attributes I am learning in college will provide me with many great opportunities. I have had a job offer as a travel agent at a local travel agency that I have wanted to work for. I have currently landed a job as a Guest Service representative at Homewood Suites by Hilton. I have also wanted to work for a Hilton property. So things are looking up and going good. That also includes getting back on track with my life and starting on the new house in the future.

The decision to leave my job after 16 years was a life changing event that has led to a complete shift in my entire life and career. Enrolling in college and pursuing my degree in Travel & Tourism has led me too much more positive direction in my life. I have been offered a job as a travel agent when I am done with school.