“More farewells than John Farnham”
Apart from dealing with family, planning on taking a break from work was/is the most difficult aspect I am yet to deal with. This is not because of the way in which my colleagues and the firm has responded. They are all wonderfully supportive and made it easy for me.
I have just found it incredibly difficult to let go and walk away for a while. What I do is such a big part of who I am, it gives me focus, challenge and enjoyment. It can also disappoint and shit me but this is far from the norm.
The team I work with have just seamlessly taken on more and got in with it. It has been pleasing to watch.
I decided that I would finally let go and leave after spending a final 2 days at a partner leadership retreat. It was a good 2 days and I am pleased I used this as the time to call it.
A good and close friend also suggested that “I have had more farewells than John Farnham” and it was time to just go and get on with it.
It made me laugh. She was so right.
My Unplanned Sabbatical 