The bigger and brassier, the better

... and it's done. What an amazing roller coaster it is to walk away from your career! I'm now left feeling this enormous sense of relief and pride, to be honest. They tried really hard to convince me to stay (which feels very gratifying, but a little too late!). Instead of caving to all that feel-good butt-kissing I was exposed to this week, I stood my ground, remembered the huge list of cons, and told them I just can't remain with an organization I no longer believe in. Every time I repeat my reasons for leaving, my colleagues all agree that it's my "big brass cajones" that are making the them cheer for me.