As always, when faced with a huge decision, the time I started to play with the idea of quitting my job, I wrote a pros and cons list to be able to clearly see what I was getting myself into. And now you are so lucky, that you can take a peek into my secret list right here:
Cons:
- well, no salary = obvious minus,
- giving up career (but I could always come back, right? - worst case scenario),
- the unexplainable fear that I will never ever find a job again, EVER (in harder moments I even imagine myself unemployed and homeless!!),
- choosing the hard way in life by following dreams (that will turn into a huge plus, once I reached them!)
- and last, but not least, who will pay my taxes and contributions??
I understand that these things might seem silly to some of you, but to me, these were serious issues!
Now the pros:
- time (yesss!)
- freedom (yesss!!!)
- becoming myself again (as many people claimed that I became different, more serious, less fun, etc. - that I really hated to hear, but had to admit was kind of true... And look, how much more fun I am already! *irony* :))))
- stepping on the road of ~dreams~ (I cannot express this feeling any differently)
- doing things that I really love - starting to write again, review my previous stories, publish them, start a blog, start a life, and so on, and so on,
- more time with Tim,
- more time with friends,
- more time with family,
- more time with Biscuit (my sweet little cat)
- more time with myself!
- and finally, have I mentioned "more time" already?? :)
Balance of the pros and cons: that's obvisouly a fair victory for the pros - officially confirmed by me.
And now, here I am, with only three more days to go as a lawyer!!!
I'm so excited!!!
Sing it sisters!!!
Cons:
- well, no salary = obvious minus,
- giving up career (but I could always come back, right? - worst case scenario),
- the unexplainable fear that I will never ever find a job again, EVER (in harder moments I even imagine myself unemployed and homeless!!),
- choosing the hard way in life by following dreams (that will turn into a huge plus, once I reached them!)
- and last, but not least, who will pay my taxes and contributions??
I understand that these things might seem silly to some of you, but to me, these were serious issues!
Now the pros:
- time (yesss!)
- freedom (yesss!!!)
- becoming myself again (as many people claimed that I became different, more serious, less fun, etc. - that I really hated to hear, but had to admit was kind of true... And look, how much more fun I am already! *irony* :))))
- stepping on the road of ~dreams~ (I cannot express this feeling any differently)
- doing things that I really love - starting to write again, review my previous stories, publish them, start a blog, start a life, and so on, and so on,
- more time with Tim,
- more time with friends,
- more time with family,
- more time with Biscuit (my sweet little cat)
- more time with myself!
- and finally, have I mentioned "more time" already?? :)
Balance of the pros and cons: that's obvisouly a fair victory for the pros - officially confirmed by me.
And now, here I am, with only three more days to go as a lawyer!!!
I'm so excited!!!
Sing it sisters!!!
I know having the free time is great!
ReplyDeleteYes! I already have plans like until August about the things I want to do with all my free time! :)
DeletePraying that everything goes smoothly as you transition and you reach those goals and dreams my friend. Happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, girls!! :) I need those prayers and every good wishes!
DeleteBesides, I love your blog, it is really beautiful!
Making a pros and cons list is really the best way to make decisions. Happy free time to you! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, fellow writer! :)
DeleteHow awesome! Get it girl! I hope one day I will be able to quit full time and pursue my dreams more. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI am sure you can do it! If that is what you really want, eventually you will do it, and pursue your dreams. I really beleive in it! :)
The way might be hard but I am sure that it is totally worth it !!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you sister !
I am sure, too!
DeleteThank you, sister! :D
“Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss you miss, you'll land in the stars.” I love this quote. You will never know if you don't try and if this is what you need, go for it girl! I'm happy for you! And I can't wait to see all you have planned :)
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