I quit my job : )
Really, I did. It's time for a change, and I'm making a BIG one. I have been with my same employer for over 13 years - it's been a great place to work. I've been there through some pretty major life events, like cancer, and marriage, and a baby. Some of my best friends I've made at work. I've learned a lot over the years, and had a lot of opportunity...but it was time to go.
Lately I've been having what can only be described as a "craving" for a new challenge. I've been thinking about what it means to have a *job* versus a *calling*...and what I realized is that it's time to go after the *calling* and do something that really scares me. So I've decided to go out on my own and do freelance writing. I have my first contract and so I'm plunging in, head first. Very exciting, with a little terror sprinkled in : )
This all goes back to my post about being a working mommy. Addie will still be in daycare full time - although freelance means my schedule has some wiggle room which will be great. It's the best place for her to be right now - she's learning a lot, and having fun, and that makes me happy. And I can spend time focusing on myself as well, and getting this career off the ground. With Adam's clinic and my new venture, we hope to set a good example for Addie that, to use an old cliche, the world really is her oyster.
So I'm at my job until the end of November, and then I'll say bye-bye to security and hello to the unknown. Can't wait!
Really, I did. It's time for a change, and I'm making a BIG one. I have been with my same employer for over 13 years - it's been a great place to work. I've been there through some pretty major life events, like cancer, and marriage, and a baby. Some of my best friends I've made at work. I've learned a lot over the years, and had a lot of opportunity...but it was time to go.
Lately I've been having what can only be described as a "craving" for a new challenge. I've been thinking about what it means to have a *job* versus a *calling*...and what I realized is that it's time to go after the *calling* and do something that really scares me. So I've decided to go out on my own and do freelance writing. I have my first contract and so I'm plunging in, head first. Very exciting, with a little terror sprinkled in : )
This all goes back to my post about being a working mommy. Addie will still be in daycare full time - although freelance means my schedule has some wiggle room which will be great. It's the best place for her to be right now - she's learning a lot, and having fun, and that makes me happy. And I can spend time focusing on myself as well, and getting this career off the ground. With Adam's clinic and my new venture, we hope to set a good example for Addie that, to use an old cliche, the world really is her oyster.
So I'm at my job until the end of November, and then I'll say bye-bye to security and hello to the unknown. Can't wait!