Limits …. They can sometimes be good, and they can sometimes be bad. If you reach a limit of where you can no longer do something for the sake of your own sanity, morals and pride – then you know it’s time to leave.
Although, taking that step and making that change can be a risk – like going out on a limb (excuse the pun) – sometimes you just need to do it.
People keep telling me that the decision I am making is a huge risk ….. however, one I need to do and this is for many reasons. One which I am sure people will not think about is that I am a woman with disability. In some way I have made this decision because I AM a woman with disability.
Working in the corporate environment for as many years that I have has taught me that you can’t be used as the ‘poster pin up’ for women with disability and come out of it with a sense of pride. Yes, I have made change, yes I have contributed to the organisations disability agenda but really at what price? For me, staying in the safety net of the same organisation has not really made a stand that women with disability are employable anywhere.
I am going to go out on a limb to take on the outside world to make change; where there are other places I could contribute to; and take the challenge that women with disabilities ARE employable and we all need to stand together to make that change!
Hey Amanda. Knowing when the time is right to make a change is easy, having the courage to follow it through is not. Good on you for seeing this opportunity in the prism of being a role-model too. PS – nice blog too mate. : )