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Guys: I’m about to make a pretty big, crazy announcement on here.
I’ve mentioned this many times here: having a full-time job and a growing, demanding blog was something that really was burning me out and taking a toll on me, both mentally and physically. Over the last 3 months alone, I found myself in a vicious cycle of getting super sick, not getting enough sleep, and getting several migraines a week.
I wasn’t sure what I needed to do, but I knew I really couldn’t continue both. And then, as I was on my last bout of energy, I walked into work last week, and my company, unfortunately, was in the position where they needed to do a round of layoffs. I was one of the team members laid off.
Sadly, this is not the first time I’ve been laid off since graduating from college three years ago. As much as I love marketing, it’s usually the job that gets cut first if a company needs to scale back. I thought about what my next move should be, and I started to look at other full-time gigs when I realized: I just want to give full-time blogging a shot.
In a weird way, I saw the layoff as a sign: a sign that maybe it isn’t in the cards to me to have a typical 9-5 right now. Maybe I can rock at being my own boss. Now to be completely candid here, I actually do have plans to do freelance social media for other companies as well in the area so blogging will not be my only source of income, but at the age of 26 I will be my own boss. This is exciting and terrifying at the same time, but I’m eager to get started and see what I can accomplish!
That being said: I really wouldn’t be able to do this without the support that you guys have given me over the last 5 years. Thank you for making this dream of mine a reality, you guys are the real MVPs here!
Congratulations! I’m sorry the circumstances in which this decision had to be made weren’t ideal, but I hope it’s a blessing in disguise. Wishing you all the best.
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
Thank you so much Ellen! I’m totally hoping it’s a blessing in disguise as well. I appreciate your support so much!
Good Luck Alicia,
You’re one of the most consistent bloggers out here, So I’m hoping this works out for you!
This means so much to me — thank you so much! I’m so happy blogging introduced me to you!
Good luck with everything! So happy to hear this!
India | booksandbighair.com
Thank you so much India, and thank you for reading along!! I really appreciate it!
Whoohoo! Good luck! You’re gonna kill it!
xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
http://poorlittleitgirl.com
THANK YOU, seriously, you’ve been an absolute saint over the last few days and I can’t tell you how much it has helped!!
That dress is adorable and congrats on going for it! I am sorry you got fired, but everything happens for a reason and I am glad you are going to use it as an opportunity! You are going to do awesome!
Thank you Lauren, I totally appreciate it! I didn’t get fired, my company had to eliminate jobs because of budget cuts unfortunately so it was a lay off, but It’s exciting to use it as a chance to try it full-time!
So happy for you girl, everything happens for a reason!
Pink Champagne Problems
Yay thank you so much!! Hoping I can squeeze in more NYC trips and see you IRL more now!
Congratulations, sometimes you need a push to get where you belong. Good luck!
So thankful for the push! Thank you Nelle!
Sometimes the hard time open the door for new opportunities. Best of luck with the full time gig 🙂
Sher
http://www.shershegoes.com
I totally agree girl! Thank you so much!!
This dress on you is STUNNING on you!
xo Jessica
My Style Vita
Awww thanks girl!!
Such an exciting change! Wishing you the best with it. And that dress looks completely gorgeous on you!
http://livelifefullyalive.com/
Thank you so much Ida!! <3 <3
I can’t wait to follow along, Alicia! You are an inspiration! Sending you all the good vibes.
Megan
Sweet Sauce Blog
http://www.sweetsauceblog.com
Thank you Megan! Now that I have more time, I totally need to plan that RVA trip now!
Good luck, sounds like you have a lot on your plate but also a lot of solid plans. And you look great!
xx nicole
http://www.nicoleparise.com
Awww Nicole thank you so much, you are so sweet!!
Good luck to you! It sounds terrifying yet extremely exciting at the same time. Best wishes in everything.
Thank you Rose! Yes I agree, it’s a little scary, but I’m excited for the future. I appreciate your support!
Yes to being your own boss! I am taking the leap into full time self employment next month and I can’t wait.
Jenny — congratulations girl! You’re going to rock at it, your work so far has been amazing!
This dress is to die for! Such a perfect holiday party dress, and so flattering!
Thank you Kelsey!! Rent the Runway’s selection was too good this season!
Love your dress! Also congrats! Being your own boss at 26 is a great accomplishment!
champagneandcitylights.com
Thank you so much Courtney! <3
You got this girl! I heard Steve Harvey say yesterday “There’s never a right time to accomplish your dreams.” Sometimes you just need the push to get there because you couldn’t take the leap on your own. I am so happy to hear that you’re taking this opportunity to go for what you really want. Good luck! I hope to join you soon! And this dress is to DIE for !! I gotta check out Rent the Runway for a cute holiday party outfit!!
GIRL — I love this quote so much! I completely agree, I don’t think I would have ever done it on my own. And yes, I highly reccommend Rent the Runway! THANK YOU for your words of encouragement, it means a lot to me!!
Congratulations girl! You got this….follow your dreams.I’m excited for you!
http://www.aprilwashere.com
Thank you April!! Kind of scary to live out my dreams, but so thankful I have your support!!
That’s such an exciting announcement, you’re going to do great blogging full time!
Thank you Dana, I majorly appreciate the support!! <3 <3
Sorry to hear about that and GO GIRL. You can do it! Love your blog!
Thank you so much Crystal!!
Sounds like a wonderful opportunity, and I hope it works out splendidly!
Also, you are looking stunning in this dress!
Thank you so much! And I totally reccommend this dress for sure!
What an amazing testimony, some times God will close doors that are holding bus back from doing that which has been ordained by him for our lives. As long as we hold onto those safety nets(jobs, family even ourselves) we will never understand nor experience “the faith walk”. Especially when it’s unfamiliar territory with no clear blueprint. I applaud you for taking this major step and becoming the determing factor of your future! ?? Cant wait to watch the journey.
Genean
Genean! My mom is a minister, and she said almost the same exact thing, so this is incredibly reassuring! Thank you so much for the kind words, I really, really appreciate it!
Best of luck! I’m a big fan of your blog, so I hope it pans out.
Love that dress on you!
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