The human spirit draws strength from strong symbols. As you prepare to make a successful career change, you will need courage to leave behind the crappy job you know for an unknown future. For this purpose, I have chosen the face of Janus for the Operation GTFO logo. Janus is the Roman god of new beginnings and transitions who looks into both the past and the future.
May this image be a symbol of courage as you prepare to take this bold step. For centuries, Roman armies mustered the courage they needed to face unknown adversaries in distant places by passing through a janus (a gate or archway) in a particular way that was deemed to be auspicious as they left their homes.
Janus is the name of the Roman god of new beginnings and transitions, presiding over passages, doors and gates. He is a uniquely Roman god cited in every liturgy, the namesake of January, and perhaps the god of all beginnings.
This powerful blog will help you to craft your very own plan to make a successful career change. For this endeavor, I employ the tools of my former trade which include the US military’s joint operation planning process. There I learned the adage:
“Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.”
As you develop your personal Operation GTFO, you will evaluate your skills, available resources, and uncover your true occupational needs. You will emerge with clear objectives, key timelines and prepare for decision points. The culmination of this process is an achievable plan for a successful career change.
I am a certified Crappy Job Specialist with more than 30 years experience working in various fields - construction, retail, IT, military, sales. I earned my certification during my stagnating stint as an instructor for the Air Force. I combined this suffocating experience with my Master of Business Administration degree to bring you this Operation GTFO blog.
May the symbolic presence of Janus encourage you to embrace your transition to a new beginning!
Pass through the gates.
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