Jump

Written by Glenn Luther

Monday, 24 May 2010 22:07

I got laid off today. It surprised me because I thought I was just finding my groove as online and mobile media producer at MHz Networks, a media company that specializes in international broadcasting.

I have to say it really sucks to lose a job that you have been very committed to for two years to see it go away in a meeting that was supposed to be a discussion on your first vacation. My commute home lasted forever. All I could think of is, how will I be able to pay my rent? How will I be able to make this work? My mind was switching channels faster than I could focus.

When I was a kid I remember standing on the edge of the swimming pool without my life preserver thinking, what if I sink? What if I can't swim? I think that is about the time that someone usually pushes you in. At first, you panic. It's hard to focus through the pressure to stay afloat. That is when you start kicking like everything depends on it and you realize you had it in you the entire time.

So this is it. My mind is still wanting to panic, but I know all I need to do is to start kicking. I have spent the last year building up my own consulting company, Greveo, and now it is time to start realizing I can do this on my own. It is a big change to go from steady paycheck to a little bit of uncertainty. I have stared at the edge wondering if I could swim for the last year and waited for the courage to jump. I guess it doesn't matter how I got in the deep end: jumping into it, getting pushed— whatever. The fact is, I am fully committed, kicking and I am determined to make this an opportunity not a setback.

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Daudi said:

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Hello Glenn,

I'm truly sorry this has happened. I've been there. I was laid off from a job I really liked working with people that I enjoyed spending time with. It hurts but you do move on and hopefully find something better. I do admire the positive way that you are looking at this. And judging by your enthusiastic and very knowledgeable participation in the recent MDTV pre-test, it is definitely MHZ's loss. They probably won't realize until later on down the road. By that time, they'll probably ask you to work with them as a consultant and you can charge them exorbitant fees! :)

Best of luck in your new endeavors,

@daudi_g

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Lenworth Henry said:

	Best of luck with the hunt. I wish you the best of luck with whatever you decide. Its a rough market out there, but, the hard work that you have put into all these projects shows that you have a lot of effort to make a success of whatever you do.
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May 25, 2010
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Jeffrey Buras said:

	... You're ready, Glenn. I'm glad you have this opportunity to shape your own future and pursue what I know excites and drives you.
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Glenn said:

	Thank you! Thanks everyone for your support. It really means a lot to me. The response has been overwhelming. It is nice to have so many friends out there ready to offer what ever support and encouragement I need to make this happen.
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