Have you ever faced a life-changing decision and wondered if you were doing the right thing?

You’re not alone.

Today, I’m sharing a guest blog from the inspiring Kay Downie, who took a leap of faith that completely changed her life.

This is her story and a brilliant example of how we are responsible for the way we respond to life’s twists and turns.

It reminds us that even when things seem uncertain, there’s always a way forward if we trust ourselves and keep going.

So, grab a cuppa, settle in and let Kay’s journey encourage you to reflect on your own.

Kay’s Story

I was called into the Managing Director’s office.

The company’s accountant was already there.

My heart went into my mouth, but I needn’t have worried for they wanted to offer me a kind of promotion.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t accept it. I had to come clean. I was moving to Wales!

The Managing Director told me I wouldn’t survive moving from city life to a rural one and assured me they would hold my job open for 12 months.

This wasn’t a small backstreet company. Its head office was in the States. It wasn’t the first time the management of a large company had told me I was making a mistake.

My mind was made up.

We purchased a bungalow in the rural area they claimed wouldn’t work out.

That was over twenty years ago.

To say I wasn’t scared would be an understatement. While I was happily married, my husband would only be joining us on weekends. The agreement was that he’d pay the bills in Bristol, and I would cover as much as I could in Wales.

I was almost 50, with a 13 year old daughter and was determined to keep her lifestyle the same.

After several ignored and rejected applications, I finally secured a job. It worked out reasonably well for the first 12 months but ended in tears after a disagreement with the owner and a month’s salary being withheld.

Those tears, though, were in vain. The next day, I was offered an interview with the local council, which better suited my skills and paid more. 

There’s always a silver lining to every cloud.

Had I not lost my job, I wouldn’t have been able to attend that interview. I stayed with the council for 10 years, leaving with a secure pension.

I also eventually recovered my month’s salary from the first employer, a year later, after winning at the tribunal and in small claims court.

My advice, never doubt your feelings. Even if things don’t pan out, you can choose to do something different. Just give it a fair shot.