The travel bug continues to bite. I've been toying with the idea of establishing a sole proprietorship under the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty and taking the leap into living my dream of spending a few years in The Netherlands. A plane ticket is purchased, but I'm not yet "all in" until I spend a little more time in one of my favorite cities... Amsterdam.
Some people ask me, "Why Amsterdam?" I tell them that as an avid commuter cyclist, I'm increasing my lifespan potential exponentially. I've also learned that the Dutch really value work-life balance, and my general encounters in the country and with the Dutch people I've met have felt very warm. My gut tells me I'll be able to make friends and connections quickly simply by being my quirky self.
Right now I'm dealing with the very real fear of starting anew and figuring out where my true market potential is. I've done very well working in sales for companies in growth mode, but I've also experienced hardships of the business risks that can result from being in an environment full of pressure to perform in a market that is saturated.
So... what's next for Emily? Stay tuned! For the meantime, I'll leave you with this article by a really cool firm called Winning By Design - Hiring Start Salespeople Isn't The Best Way To Grow.
