Putting Family First: The Decision to Resign and What It Taught Me

The sudden news of my family member being diagnosed with a lung tumor.

Initially, she chose not to pursue further treatment since the tumor was small.

The Turn of Events

At that time, I had just started a new job less than a year ago.

The company was a startup, so the pace was actually faster than that of traditional companies.

However, my family member's illness began to affect my ability to focus daily.

The Conflict Between Family and Work

Due to my family member's physical weakness

I had to take on all household chores and frequently take them to the doctor.

The treatments were not showing significant improvement.

During work, I often found myself thinking about what else I could do to help my family member recover more quickly.

My mentor was highly capable and worked at a fast pace.

As a result, the decline in my work quality quickly became apparent to my mentor.

Making the Decision

Faced with this situation, I ultimately decided to resign

To focus on caring for my family

Once my family member's health stabilizes, I will consider my next steps.

I understand that work can be found again, but if I miss this chance to care for my family member's health, I might regret not making this decision.

The Significance of Resignation

This decision to resign is not only for my family but also for myself to take a much-needed break and work on the blog I've always wanted to complete.

In the five years since I started working, I've always transitioned seamlessly between jobs, never having a true gap year.

Now, this opportunity, born out of my family member's illness, allows me to recharge and better prepare for the next steps in my life.

The right decisions are always the hardest to make. But they must be made in order to live the life you deserve.