Gave Notice

So today was the day - I sat down in the office of one of the owners that I had been working with the last few months, and told him I was leaving.  I explained the backround to my decision and why I was going.  I stayed positive and focused on the opportunity before me - I expressed how much I loved him, and wished him the best - and that what I would miss most would be him.  I always am prepared for the worst in those situations - but his response surprised me.

He asked me not to go, and to tell him anything I wanted to stay - any position, any pay, he was even willing to request that his partner leave the business if it was necessary... I was surprised.  It was an opportunity of a lifetime right before me.  I was flattered, honored, and grateful for his trust in me.

However, as I mulled this over, and he asked me to take the night to consider it (out of respect I agreed to do so) - my answer came down to one simple thing:  no organization change, no structure change, and no position or pay would change their WHY.  Their reason for being in business was not my reason - they wanted to make money and do whatever it took; my reason is to change lives and impact the world in a positive way and making money is a natural consequence to those actions (done responsibly).  Our foundations couldn't mix.  I love him, I wish him success and I will even committ to him to help him in anyway I can... And I will... But there is more out there for me to do for others.