Goodbye Corporate World - Week 1 What have I done?

 Week 1

What Have I Done?

Yesterday I said goodbye to my corporate world of 32 years and today start my new venture into the world of Later Life Lending.  I start my day with mixed emotions “What have I done and who will employ me now? To when shall I take the dog out and what shall I have for breakfast?” 

So, I jump in with both feet and attempt to run (anyone that knows me normally the only place I run to is the bar).  Spurred on by my inner monologue I actually ran 5k for the first time ever in my 49 years on the planet! I was so surprised that I’ve achieved something I never thought I was capable of, I then decided that I was absolutely right and had made the right decision and it was time to pick up my Equity Release study manual.

My initial thoughts were this is common sense, I really liked that clients were truly put at the heart of everything.  Some clients are vulnerable and do need advice and support.

On my second day, I could hardly move because of yesterday’s marathon, but I was still euphoric after feeling like Usain Bolt. So, this was perfect to make me sit and study as I couldn’t move.  On one of my breaks, I checked my emails (old habits die hard). I had subscribed to Mortgage Solutions and there was an article which was a light bulb moment, a true revelation. The launch of The Equity Release Lady an exciting new firm that is recruiting women to set up their own later life advice firms.  This will give women the opportunity to deal with a female adviser if it makes them more comfortable. I was so excited, I did something I’d never done before, I looked for the Managing Director Sami Bickford on LinkedIn and asked if she would connect with me. (I actually felt like a stalker hunting her down).

To my amazement not only did Sami connect with me, but she also sent me a lovely message saying how brave I was and how I would never look back on my old corporate world.  This made me feel ten feet tall (not bad as I’m only 5ft 1in).  Then I read further, she asked if I would be interested in having a chat! Oh, wow happy Saturday, what an amazing end to my first week of being unemployed.