Saying goodbye is hard

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How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. - Winnie the Pooh

Throughout my life, I’ve had plenty to be thankful for. My mom left everything behind in Honduras in search of a better life in the United States and brought me with her. I’m thankful for that. I’ve also graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree, an achievement attained by only 7% of the world’s population.¹ I’m thankful for that. Being able to wake up every day without worrying about my next meal or where I’ll sleep tonight is something that I take for granted way too often, but I’m very thankful for that.

Recently, I’ve been reflecting on how grateful I am to have a job. Some people might not enjoy their job; some might even hate it. However, I consider myself fortunate to enjoy and feel passionate about what I do. I love spending hours trying to solve complex issues and the rewarding experience of being in a state of intense focus, which some might call “flow.” In those moments, all that matters is the challenging problem I’m trying to solve, and the sense of timelessness while in flow state is extremely fulfilling.

It’s also very rewarding when you are surrounded by great people. My colleagues have played a pivotal role in my professional and personal growth. I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with talented architects, analysts, and engineers, and I’ve learned so much from these remarkable individuals. I’m very thankful for that. I’m also grateful for the opportunities I’ve had, being able to explore areas that interest me and having the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.

For all the reasons mentioned above, saying goodbye is so difficult. Goodbyes happen to be something I struggle with the most. It’s challenging for me because I’m not particularly fond of change, especially when 40 hours of any given week are spent at work. It’s way easier to stay where you are comfortable, especially if you are somewhat good at it.

Although it won’t be easy, embracing change is essential for personal and professional growth. It requires you to take risks, such as trying something new, in the hopes of it teaching you something you don’t already know.

Goodbye, CapTech, and thank you for everything.

Footnotes

1. “100 People: A World Portrait” 100people.Org, www.100people.org/statistics-details/. ↩