*DISCLAIMER*

* Whilst this may not have been the most entertaining post, I hope it provided some insight in where I’m currently at with Thirty before 30*

*We will resume regular off-beat blogs next time*

I’ve been in my job for just over a year. I found the role difficult at first because I guess change always is, however, as with everything the role grew with me and has become second nature. Pleasingly, I’ve even been able to implement some processes that have bettered the business overall (at least that’s what they tell me) – FYI I work in Account Management (client facing and a lot of fun).

However, don’t be deceived thinking that I quit my cushy Account Management job just because it was becoming second nature and I needed this challenge, in fact, it is quite the opposite.

If you’ve read my first posts back in July/August 2017, the idea of Thirty before 30 came to my whilst in the shower contemplating what I’ve done in my life before this “milestone” age of 30. I felt everyone around me had their shit together and were moving in a clear direction with a defined path. I wasn’t quite sure that was for me, hence the knee-jerk idea to combine some loves of mine including sports/adventure/writing and (attempting) to make people laugh.

It’s a funny feeling when you resign from a job. Typically, it’s to chase an opportunity career wise, change direction in what you want to do, but rarely is it ever to chase something as arbitrary as a “idea” like “Thirty before 30”. I suppose people who quit their job to start their own business may draw parallels, but I digress.

So resignation day was yesterday, and honestly could not have gone better. The head of HR and I ended up chatting for 1.5 hours, with the first 30 minutes discussing where the business is headed, the second 30 minutes about my resignation for leaving, and surprisingly, the final 30 minutes discussing potential future executive roles for when I return to Australia (unless I somehow manage to monetize Thirty before 30 – here’s a hint though, I probably won’t!).

I guess the feeling I’m trying to convey here is that doing this is worth the shot, because whilst it feels daunting at this point, now that the wheels are in motion (so to speak), and this significant “milestone” (that word again) has dropped, the entire journey and what I’ve set out to do now feels very achievable – and hey, if it doesn’t work out there’s always that executive job to fall back on right? Hopefully?

They’ll forget me by July won’t they……

Until next time, where finally I’d like to write a bit about potential cars I’m going to purchase and get some of your feedback on what is best (not a car guy)

Now, cue the music!

Recently, I had my eyes tested and was somewhat surprised to discover I’m (slightly) short-sighted.

No, not the type of short-sighted you may think by quitting my job to visit all the MLB stadiums this May and putting my career back another year.

Rather, short-sighted in that my eyes can easily get tired and I can lose focus on things when exposed to too much light and too close.

So given this, my optometrist advised I needed a good pair of sunnies for when I’m on the open road, and due to the length of time I’ll be driving, I’ll need something durable, protective and also allow me to look fly as the sky.

Hearing all this was great news as I already had my very own pair of these bad boys – fully polarised and able to take me from a 4 to an instant 10/10 PIT VIPERS!

Not only will you look incredible (refer to the images below), but these sunnies all come with a lifetime warranty and polarised lenses that will protect your eyes on those long days on the road and also at the ballpark (or beach, or snow, or whatever is your vice!)

I was so stoked I was good to go, I told my friends at Pit Viper about what I was doing, and when they heard the Thirty before 30 story, they were super keen to get involved!

So keen in fact, that they were kind enough to offer all my friends, family and readers 10% off when you enter the code GDTB30 at checkout!

Link to their site to check out sunglasses and more: https://pitvipersunglasses.com/

So what you waiting for – get yourself some Pit Vipers, look as cool as I do, and avoid being short-sighted in life 😉