When I first started this business, I will admit that I never really wanted to imagine where it could go. I would day dream about the possibilities, but when directly asked I would shy away from the idea that this business could support a full life. I have worked some sort of other job this entire time, except until recently. Ive worked at a bank, Ive worked a retail job, at a med-spa, at an ice cream store, and probably some other places too. Why have I had so many jobs? Another topic for another post.
But, for the last year and a half, I have been a nanny to 3 wonderful little girls. They have taught me so much about myself and how I hope to mother one day. They filled me with joy, peace, frustration, tears, and laughter. Through a series of events with her full time job, their sweet Momma who is a dear friend of mine, decided it would be best for their family at this point in time for her to come home for a bit. Which meant I was given the unique opportunity to also come home and work full time on my business. This was the original goal, it just came a little sooner than we had anticipated.
Its taken me a few weeks to really process this new life and new work schedule. Ive never had complete quiet to answer emails or quickly get a blog post up. Its always been in between lunch, walks, naps, or movies. Its all very quiet now…although I do find myself talking to my cats more.
So what does this mean? It means I am more available. It means faster turn around times. It means more freedom to grow. It means I need to start really imagining where this business should go! It means I need to strongly defend my business when people who dont understand it try to “help” and offer up ideas about things I should be doing instead.
Considering going FT? Be patient and wait for the right time, you can run a successful business while working other jobs if you need to!
A totally random picture of Jared and I from July 4th!
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SO GOOD! I didn’t know you were full time now- congratulations, girl! You’re going to do amazing things. And I really appreciate what you said about fiercely defending you business when people offer up suggestions. It’s so true. EXCITED FOR YOU!!!
ah! sooo exciting girl!! i didn’t know you were headed into full-time but i am so stoked for you! i can’t WAIT to see everything you do with your business in the future, it is going to be awesome. YAY!!! gah, so excited for you!
I didn’t realize you were full time now love! So awesome!!! I can’t wait to see what you do with your business now that you have REAL time to focus on it! Congrats!!!!
Yay yay yay. SO excited for you!!
I love you…that is all!
Yay!!!! So excited for you!!!! Things always have a way of working out the way they are supposed to:)
Yay! This is so exciting! Also, while reading this post I could hear your voice saying all the words. Sorry if that’s totally weird.
PS: finally got ALL of that cow patty residue off my toms. they are cleaner than they were when they came out of the box!
That’s so exciting!
I know those kiddos will miss you though. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for you!