Man, 2022. What a ride that year was. I remember stumbling across some horoscope thing talking about “big changes coming” for Pisces careers and thinking, “Yeah, right. Another Tuesday.” But turns out, someone up there or out there was definitely spilling some tea for me.
Before 2022 rolled around, things at my old gig were… fine. Solid, steady. You know, clock in, do the work, clock out. Been there for a good stretch, felt comfortable. Maybe a little too comfortable, now that I think about it. I was kind of just cruising, not really pushing anything new. There wasn’t much excitement, but there wasn’t much stress either. It was just… there.
Then, as that year kicked off, I started feeling this weird itch. Not exactly dissatisfaction, more like a hum under the surface. I’d see job postings pop up and, for the first time in ages, actually click on them. Just browsing, mind you. No real intention, just poking around. I found myself thinking more about “what if” scenarios, about different kinds of work, different environments. It was all pretty vague at first, just a restless energy buzzing around my brain.
The Cracks Start Showing
Then things began to actually shift. Around spring, my company announced a big restructuring. Nothing directly impacting my team at first, but it sent ripples through the place. People I knew, people I worked with, started getting moved around, some even leaving. It made the whole comfortable bubble feel a bit… fragile. I remember having more one-on-ones with my manager, talking about “future directions” and “skill development,” which always sounds like HR talk for “we’re not quite sure what we’re doing yet, but get ready.”
I started really paying attention to those job ads then. Not just browsing anymore, but actually reading descriptions, picturing myself in those roles. I even updated my resume, just to see what it felt like. Took me a few evenings, digging up old projects and trying to make my experience sound halfway decent on paper. It was actually a good exercise, kind of forced me to look at what I’d actually accomplished.
Taking the Leap
By late spring, early summer, a couple of specific opportunities caught my eye. One was completely out of left field – a role in a different industry, but with skills I thought I could transfer. The other was a lateral move, but at a company known for really shaking things up, for being innovative. I hemmed and hawed, chewed on it for weeks. My gut was telling me to go for it, but my brain was screaming, “Comfort! Safety! Don’t rock the boat!”
Eventually, I just sent out a few applications. Figured, what’s the worst that could happen? A “no,” right? And a “no” is just where you started. To my surprise, I started getting calls back. Phone screens, then video interviews. It felt awkward at first, talking about myself and my accomplishments like that. I hadn’t interviewed in years. But with each one, I got a little more confident, a little clearer on what I was actually looking for.
The interviews for the “different industry” role really got me thinking. The people I talked to were passionate, excited about their work. It was a stark contrast to the steady, but somewhat stale, vibe at my current place. That’s when I really felt the pull. This wasn’t just about a job; it was about a change of pace, a different kind of challenge.
After a few rounds of talking, they made me an offer. And it was a good one. Not just money, but the kind of role that felt like it would genuinely stretch me, teach me new things. I spent a long weekend wrestling with the decision. Should I leave the known for the unknown? Was this really a “big change” or just a lateral hop? I thought back to that horoscope, the one I just brushed off, and chuckled. Maybe there was something to it after all.
I decided to take the plunge. Giving notice was weird. Telling my old manager I was leaving felt like breaking up with someone you’d been with for a long time. There was some surprise, some sadness, but mostly, everyone wished me well. It was a good parting.
Post-Leap Life
Starting the new job was a whirlwind. New systems, new people, a whole new way of doing things. I felt like a total rookie for the first few weeks, fumbling around, asking a ton of questions. But that “beginner’s mind” actually felt pretty good. It was invigorating, challenging in a way I hadn’t experienced in years. I was learning, constantly. The hours were different, the team dynamics were different, even the coffee was different!
Looking back now, thinking about that whole “Pisces 2022 Career: Big changes are coming!” title, it really did ring true. What started as a vague feeling of restlessness turned into a full-blown career pivot. I didn’t plan it out meticulously; it kind of unfolded, step by step, with me responding to each new development. It was less about chasing a specific goal and more about being open to new paths as they appeared. Sometimes, you just gotta trust that gut feeling, even if a horoscope was the silly trigger that got you looking in the first place.
