I’ve been in the workforce for more than two decades. Over the span of my career, I’ve moved in and out of different companies, typically staying two to three years in each organization.
Five years was the longest I stayed in one company, and it’s where I built most of my leadership and management skills. That season was one of the most memorable experiences of my career.
Early in my career, I was entrusted with extraordinary opportunities—appointed as regional IT head, granted access to C-level leaders, empowered to execute bold ideas, and encouraged to pioneer untested IT concepts. I wasn’t just a young professional; I was expected to lead with vision and strategy. The weight of responsibility was real—it demanded resilience, foresight, and a relentless drive for results.
From there, I moved from one company to another. Coming IN to fix things, put systems in place, build high-performing teams, and going OUT once the mission was complete.
Just recently, a major reorganization took place. My role was made redundant, and I was retrenched. The news still hasn’t fully sunk in. I still can’t believe I was let go. When I joined this company, I envisioned staying until retirement. But life had other plans. I’ve had to accept that my mission here has come to an end. Letting go is hard. Moving on is harder.
Reflecting on my journey, I see a clear rhythm—stepping in to fix, build, and lead, then stepping out once the mission was fulfilled. I didn’t just leave systems behind; I left legacies. Not solely through my efforts, but because others believed in me, took a chance on me, and built with me.
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