End of an era or a different route? (original post Oct 12, 2020)

Like many others, I’ve started today as my first day after being made redundant from my job 😔😢 21 years in aviation and the decision being made for me to not be doing my job isn’t the easiest 😕 But, we have to handle the cards we have been dealt in the most positive way 🙌 Yes, when I heard the news, I was so upset thinking of all the good that I would miss and would not be able to do anymore. But I have to think of myself as being lucky for that-for making great memories and friendships that will hopefully keep continuing on 👬👭👫🧍‍♂️🧍🧍‍♀️So, when people say it’s the end of an era, I think maybe that is one way of describing it but another way is that it’s like an unexpected road trip 🚗 You are on a new journey, unsure of the destination but took a little detour along the way! What has happened hasn’t changed my passions, beliefs or dreams, maybe it’s allowed me a minute to breathe and look at them a little better and explore other things which is what I’ve been doing. Research, education, movement-different things that benefits my mind and body have helped me deal with this as best I can so far. I think of the negative experiences that have happened in my career and that makes it easier knowing they are gone! I treasure the good thoughts and hopefully the good experiences and people can be a part of this road trip I’m on to who knows where next!?! 🤣 So, thank you to the amazing, funny, loving people along the way for growing with me in my life because being in the airport for over half my life meant that it was where I was most-more than at home and seeing family! Hoping paths cross again for those who want to stick around and share journeys! ✈️🚗🛺🛵 Travel is in my blood so who knows if there’s a return for me when things get better for the industry! Let’s see what happens till then! #lifelaughlove #airportlife #endofanera #redundant #travel