Today is my last day in the Aviva offices!
I am leaving Aviva to become a fully qualified independent financial
adviser with Charles Derby Wealth Management Ltd based in Sheffield. I know
that this is a big step up and there will be a good few months of learning the
ropes, but the opportunity that has presented itself is too big to not take.
Aviva has been my employer for just under 12 years in all.
This is a third of my total time on this mortal coil, so undoubtedly it has
been a massive part of my life. The company has been supportive in my career progression,
with personal development and professional development for examinations with
the CII for example. I thank them wholeheartedly for all of this.
The people that I have worked with at the company have been
amazing. This was always going to be a tough one to leave behind. The
friendships formed will stay and I hope that the banter continues!
I have been privileged to have qualified for 3 incentive
trips over my time at Aviva. First was at Gleneagles whilst I was very new into
the role. This was something that lived with me and made me want to achieve
more of them! The second was in Botswana & Zambia. This was again an
amazing trip. Staying at the Royal Livingstone Hotel on Victoria falls and
viewing the falls from a helicopter was just spectacular. Finally the trip to
Rio. So many highlights to mention, but a once in a lifetime experience.
Finally an observation I have made over the years
The Aviva share price does go down when someone important
leaves.
Well, as I type this, it has gone down by 0.5%. However I
will technically still be employed until the 31st October (I’m
taking some overdue holiday entitlement). So I’ll watch the share price on Thursday
and see if the same happens!
Wish me luck in my new endeavour and I'll keep you updated through social media as to how i'm getting on!
