New gig
Do you think you are more likely to get outside support from family and friends when you are going through something tough (job change, move, relationship issue, death, etc.) or something more, hmm… positive/in your control (going for a promotion, taking a new class, training for a race, etc.)? Or is it the same either way?
Gosh, I know it was a long time ago now, but I often think back to when I switched jobs in December 2008. Some people were really supportive. Some weren’t. I feel like it showed people’s true colors. And I felt this sense of community support by those who encouraged me.
(Don’t worry, this is going somewhere… I hope.)
Coincidentally, the day I wrote the “secret news” post in January, I acquired some “secret” news of my own*! You guys know I have been training with Brian at Essential Fitness LLC for over two years now – doing both one-on-one and group sessions. Well, that day, Brian asked me if I would be interested in teaching the Monday night strength class!
Holy cow! YES!!! What an honor to be asked. To know that Brian thinks I am strong/capable/fit enough, and have the right personality to teach?! What a compliment!
So, Brian and I’ve been working together a lot and I taught my first class last night! It was a blast!
So how does this relate to my initial question? Well, I didn’t tell many people about this at first. Just Steven, my besties, and my parents and snister. I wanted to keep it quiet while I got ready/until I taught my first class, to make sure it was a good fit for me.
But as I spent time with more and more people, I found it coming out of my mouth that I am studying to become an ACE-certified Personal Trainer (edited to add: my goal is to take the exam in May). And I told them I would be teaching. Gah! I was so excited I couldn’t keep my mouth shut.
And the amount of support astonished me (phew, I finally connected it to the first sentence… I hope). I mean, really. Everyone had such nice things to say to me – about what great fit it would be, how it was perfect for me, how I’d rock it, how it would be a kick-arse workout, and so on. I was just floored by everyone’s support.
So it seems like now I need to replace that December 2008 job switch memory with this. Because this is much better. Ha ha. It feels so good to have this support and enthusiasm from my friends and family on this new endeavor!
And hey! If you are local, and interested in checking out my class, drop me a line! Class is Mondays at 6:30 and you can read more about what we do here**. And it’s super affordable.
*And one more person’s, who saw the post and emailed me their news.
**There are two trainers named Kim. I teach the evening session.
Themocracy
Congrats! So happy for you! And, my dear you have been looking mighty fit lately. I feel so out of the loop, but I’m happy that you’re happy! Wish I was closer because I would love to take one of your classes.
Are you getting your GEI cert or are you doing the PT cert?
Aww, thank you! I wish we lived closer so we could be in each other’s loop. LOL 😉
I am doing the PT certification 🙂
I’m so excited for you!! This is REALLY such a great fit for you – I hope you really enjoy it!
I am lucky to have a pretty outstanding support system, all of whom have my back whether my change is positive or negative. And a hubs who goes along with whatever hairbrained scheme I come up with that day. 🙂
Thank you, #1 supporter!
LOL! We both seem to have gotten really lucky in the husband department, hee hee 🙂
Go girl! I bet your class was awesome. How could your enthusiasm not be contagious?!? Someday, when I don’t have class, I’ll take your class.
That would be awesome!!!!
How is class going?!
Congrats!! That’s really exciting!
Does that mean you’ll be keeping your day job and teaching/personal training as a second (third? if you include fake meats) job? It sounds like this will be a perfect fit for you since you enjoy working out and are so enthusiastic about it. I’m really happy for you.
Thank you!
Yeah, I will be contiuning my day job, working for Fake Meats, and teaching class.
Definitely exciting and I’m sure you are great at it! I think the support usually goes both ways but sometimes feel the good news/positive kind has more genuine support. Sometimes with the bad stuff and hard times, it can be hard to know exactly how to support. It’s easy with the positive stuff! 🙂
So true! It is harder with the “bad” stuff! WHy didn’t I think of that?! duh! Lol
I continue to be so excited for you! This is such a great opportunity, and something that you’re perfect for! I can’t wait to see what other doors this opens for you 🙂
I think in general people offer varied levels of support, no matter the situation. Last year I was going through two really happy, positive changes and learned some really devastating health news about a family member, all at the same time, so it was definitely interesting to see the different reactions to things. People wanted to talk about wedding plans more than anything, but those that asked about my sick family member definitely showed their true colors, which I appreciated. Sometimes I find that if it’s a tough situation, a lot of people don’t know what to say… and just don’t say anything.
Hmmm, and now that I no longer have a Monday run on the schedule, that class may fit in (though the 50 mile drive home may be rough!). But how many awesome, super fit people can one class possibly take?
Thank you so much Anne! Your enthusiasm has meant so much to me!
You were in a really intersting situation to have all of that going on at once and now to think about who said/asked about what. I guess a lot of times people don’t want to bring up the hard stuff, and make the other person think about it. Sometimes though, it’s really nice to have someone ask. Just to show they care 😉
OMG. Don’t tease me. That would be too awesome if you came to a class! You would rock!
Interesting is one word for it 🙂 I read a lot of articles about talking to someone with cancer last year, and what they all say is that people know that it’s awkward and you don’t know what to say – and that’s all you have to say, because that’s better than saying nothing. I don’t know what to say, but I’m here for you and I care. I think that applies to so many tough situations. But I do understand people being more interested in dresses and cake 🙂
I’d seriously love to come to class sometime! I always need new gym teachers to suck up to LOL 🙂 Maybe once my work craziness settles down in a couple weeks.
I should write that down – that is perfect for any tough situation!
YES! I hope it works out 🙂
That is so cool that not only did you get certified, but you are putting it to good use – congratulations!
Thanks! I am still studying to get certified! I hope to take the exam in May! 🙂
COngrats on the ACE and the class! So exciting and yes you ARE perfect for this!
Thanks!
That is SO awesome Kim! I give you a ton of credit for doing what you are doing. I would be so afraid to stand up in front of people and teach a class. I hate giving presentations and the like. That is why i am not a teacher lol! Congrats and I know you are doing a great job!
Thank you! You know, I was super nervous about it! I just had to get up there and show myself I could do it to make those nerves go away. And I practiced 3x!!! LOL.
I KNEW you would be amazing at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you! 😀 And thanks for remembering and asking about it yesterday!
Congratulations! How exciting! I also wished I lived closer because I would LOVE to take a class taught by you!
Me too! Gah! I wish we lived closer for a lot of reasons! 😉
AWESOME! Congrats! I would love to get certified — at least for spin. You have inspired me (as you have and will many others!!)
Thank you 🙂 What does it take to get certified for spin? I really want to try a spin class some day!
Kim- That’s so exciting! Congrats on the new opportunity! Good luck studying for your exam!
Thank you! 🙂
Yeah, that is fantastic. This is something I have considered as well, but I kind of thought “whats the point, since I have a “real” job?”. BUT you are an example that I am being silly in thinking that way.
It’s interesting, because it’s not like I am taking this on to hugely supplement my income, but I think just doing something that I love will really make me happy (happier?) 🙂
This is so exciting, Kim! I always find it really outstanding when people are able to align their life passions with their careers. Not to say you’re quitting your day job … but, it’s just really cool that this door has opened for you!
Thank you! That is exactly how I feel about it too. In a big way 🙂
Congrats on the new gig!!!!!!!
Thank you!
I am so excited for you! You are so dedicated and passionate that I can only imagine how great your class is/will be. I hope your studying is going well! I just got through chapter one, and I’m slowly slipping back to high school.
Aww, thanks!
We should be study buddies. Do you want me to start sending you emails questioning the insertion points of certain muscles?!
I think that sounds like a rousing good time. I just hope we have a good rapport 🙂
OMG. You’re killing me.
LOL. The book gets really repetitive about that. And everything. Which is good. It lets it sink in.
Congrats on the gig! That’s SO exciting! I’ll have to try out a class sometime…you’ll be an excellent trainer!
Valerie
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Thanks! Yes! Please come try one!
yay!! Exciting!! I wish I lived closer to take the class!
Thanks! Me too, that would be schweet!
Congrats! You’re going to be (already are!) such a great fitness class instructor! I wish I could take your class!
Thank you! Me too!
Yay! That’s awesome and quite an accomplishment. It would take me years to get to the point where I could teach anything! Congrats.
Thanks! LOL! Why do you say that? You seem very knowledgeable 😉
Thanks. Once I think I’m pretty good at an activity, I see someone who is still 5 times better than me. That’s why I said that. But, I guess I could teach a beginners class in something, and work my way up! 🙂
Woo hoo! This is so freaking awesome 🙂 And I know you are going to rock your exam!
Thanks! I hope so! I have been studying A LOT. 🙂
Congratulations on the new gig – very exciting news! Like someone else said (and like I told you), I would really like to be certified to teach spin, but that’s a “down-the-line-dream”.
It is interesting how people react though, and maybe it’s not how they react but how we read their reactions?
Can’t wait to hear more about the classes and the exam!
Yeah, I had another post written about how people say one thing to encourage you, but it may or may not depending on how you interpret it… that was too negative so it stays in the draft folder 😉
I’m so happy for you and proud that you are doing this! It’s such an amazing opportunity! Getting to share your love of exercise with people who genuinely want to get fit? What could be better?
Thank you!!! 😀 😀 😀
Yes! Exactly! I know you, of all people, get it 😉
Teaching is so fulfilling and awesome, right? Way to go on your first class – I’m sure you’re still on that “teacher’s high”!!! Awesome!
Yes! It is!!! 🙂 It’s empowering!
Ooh awesome! I want to take your class but gah I live too far away.
Why don’t you start making YouTube videos for people to workout to? 🙂
I want big strong arms like yours!!
I wish you could take my class!
Videos would be cool. But I wouldn’t since I work for someone else and represent there name and not silly ilaxSTUDIO 😉
This is awesome! Count me as another supporter and encourager. I’m certain (even though I don’t know you that well) that this will be a great fit and you’ll be rocking success.
Thanks! 🙂
Congratulations!! How fun! I’ve occasionally thought about teaching a group class – like Pilates or something. I don’t really want to take the time (and money) to get certified, but I bet I could do a core fitness class at my sis-in-law’s studio.
Also, I don’t understand why anyone would be anything other than happy for someone starting a new job! In the past two months I’ve had two people who reported to me leave for new jobs – and even though that was more work and stress for me, I’m happy for them! (And lest anyone think I’m that important, one person left, we replaced him, and then his replacement left, only because she got an offer from a job she interviewed for before she interviewed with us. Only one position reports to me.)
Thank you! I bet you would have a lot of fun working at your SIL’s studio!
I don’t know… a lot of people wanted to tell me it was very wrong to leave my more traditional job to work for the govt. Four years later… I still don’t regret it!
I’m so super psyched for you! I would totally hire you as my personal trainer. You listen and provide constructive advice, which I think are the most important aspects of an effective trainer.
HUGS!
Thank you! It’s like you’re reading the ACE manual! Listening is key. I am happy you think I am good at it 😉
Congrats, that is so exciting! Wish I was closer, I need something new to kick start my motivation.
Thanks! Me too! I wish I could do a blogger class. Hmm… that’s an idea…
This is so awesome! You’re gonna be FANTASTIC!
Thank you!
Go KIM!!!!! That’s awesome!! I’d totally take a class from you!!!!!
You’re a rock star!!!!
Thank you! I wish we lived closer! I think we’d get along really well 🙂
I know, right? We’d get along great!!!
Congrats on doing the class, how exciting and a great compliment too. Nice that you have all that support:) Bit too far for me to take a class!!!!!
Thanks! LOL! You are a bit far! hee hee
You mentioned this, so I already knew, but CONGRATS AGAIN! I really would like to join your class some time! I want to hear more on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I hope you can try it one time! Looking forward to Sunday!
This is so awesome! Congratulations
Thanks! 😀
The truth is, I never ask for support. I would actually say that my blog is one of the only places I am honest. And only my mom and a few good friends know I have it. Sure, if they looked, people could find it, but I never tell anyone about it. I guess I have never thought it was worth much (omg…I sound so whiny!) Anyway, I very rarely reach out. If it is bad I try to deal or cover it with humor and if it is good, I don’t want to sound like I am bragging so I usually down play it. I have no idea why I am like that but it has been my whole life. :/
You have a lot to brag about! I think you should brag away!
Come on, come out for a class. LOL! 🙂
Oh! And awesome with the class 🙂 I believe I am bit far for the commute though 🙂
Awesome!!!! I think you will love being a trainer and have a lot to offer.
Thanks! 🙂
You will be SUCH an amazing personal trainer!! good luck – not that you need it 🙂
Thank you!
And good luck to you this week! How did it go?!
Congrats! I think you’ll be great because you are so upbeat! I’ll have to make my way up to your neck of the woods to try out your class!
Aww, thank you! And yes! That would be awesome!!!!