Female Blogger Sarah Kallay Narrates Her Resignation Journey From State House

Sarah Kallay, a multifaceted media professional with experience in journalism, communications, and public influence, has shed light on her decision to resign from her role at State House in 2023.

Kallay’s journey to resignation was not without friction. Her father, a strong supporter of the SLPP party, had envisioned a political career for her within the party. When she informed him of her decision, it sparked a two-year disagreement. Kallay, however, stood firm, asserting her autonomy and desire to forge her own path.

She said that her father tried to scare her with finances by questioning how she would survive, take up her projects, and put her plans into motion.

In her respond she told her father that she had figured it out, adding that she cannot be where she is judged based on her ability to be nice and grovel.

“Everyone including my boss was against my resignation (though he always respected my decisions) but I had decided and no one was going to tell me differently. I annoyed the few people whose respect, friendship and love I valued but I knew it was the right move.”

She said after working at the Office of the President in Communications since 2018, she felt it was holding her back and decided to make a change around the time of her birthday which is the time she always make significant changes in her life.

“A year later, daddy along with those closest to me can’t believe I did have a plan and the plan worked. As my year rolls around, I wake up with a smile, a purpose, my cheerful self and talk to myself (I hold lengthy conversations with myself) that that was one of the hardest decision I had to make and I received huge blowback for it but if I had to do it all over, I will make the same decisions.”

She said she is yet to conclude on which political party she will join if and when she do pursue a political career but know it has always been a goal and 2028 should see that goal realized or full-time journalism (referee).

“This year, I will make it a goal to repair those bridges that meant a lot to me, that I burnt to regain my peace of mind but I thank mama God that she carried me through.”