Yikes! The Boss Knows!
Good afternoon one and all! Just a quick blog before we journey to Belfast for a lovely night out with friends.
I'm slowly but very surely moving through the training. My motivation and excitement is ever present. Work has been incredibly busy, and although I still love my job, I'm just exhausted with it all! Long story that I won't bore you with but I'm effectively doing two jobs at the moment. Just holding my head above water and hoping it will calm down again soon. I don't like the feeling of spreading myself too thin and not giving of my best to every task. Plus I'd love to have more energy and time to work on my training and website. I know - slow but steady wins the race;-).
Anyway.....last Saturday I decided to set up a new Twitter account linked to my new website. In less than one week I have 450 followers and I'm overwhelmed by the response to my new brand (new image?). So exciting and encouraging. I added my day job Twitter account to my profile as I have nearly 1000 followers there, completely forgetting my boss follows me there. Whoops! Checked my Twitter followers last night for my new business. She's following me!! Panic set in! My long term plan would be to reduce my hours at work, but unless I achieved phenomenal success at this, and needed to devote full attention to it, I can't imagine completely giving my present career up. Yes I am stressed at the minute, and I'm not as happy as I had been, but I'm not one of the people here who are truly desperate to get out of the 9 to 5 daily grind.
So what do I do to handle this new development? I confessed to my close colleague this morning who is on maternity leave. She loves what I'm doing. I don't think she shares my concerns.
Let's have a wee debate here about reasons for doing this - are we all desperate for a career change, to get away from the boss (mine actually is a lovely woman but a complete workaholic!) and escape a 9 to 5 job? Does that desperate feeling serve you well here or does it demotivate people when the money doesn't manifest quicklyenough?
Would love your views and opinions.
Ruth
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Greetings.......I would say you are doing what anyone wanting total time & entrepreneurial liberty would be after. it is why I am here.....to learn how to accomplish it. My hat is off to you that you have gone as far as you have.
Wayne
Thanks Wayne. You are absolutely right. The entrepreneurial spirit and the freedom that accompanies it should never be dampened down.
Take care
Ruth
First, I would not be worried if my boss found out about what I was doing since I will not be able to work forever!
Second, my 9-5 job is not very fulfilling, and my bosses do not appreciate what their employees do in a day for the company.
I am looking to replace my 9-5 job and be home.
Sheila
Hi Sheila
I very much hope you achieve your goals and achieve more fulfilment. Take care
Ruth
Hi Ruth, I agree time is precious. Im a stay home dad, and two on the way. I find time to learn the lessons challenging at times as well.
It's not a race, if you can find the time, it will all come together.
Keep smiling
James
Hi James
Always smiling :-). Two on the way - you are going to be very busy! Well done on being here too!
Kind regards
Ruth
Hi Ruth, we are blessed. Having three under the age of two is going to be a good time. Lol. I will need sleep!
Have a great day.
Hi Ruth well I have found that ever since I joined WA have been so busy with my site I have had I free times already all and think my god how can people do a job and find time for this so it is one or the other
Hi Paul
It's really tough trying to do both but I am determined to find what is right for me and get the balance. Great to hear from you as always
Ruth
Hi Ruth,
I don't think any kind of stress, job or otherwise, helps you here. It puts pressure on you and that hinders creativity. If, financially you can leave the job, great. Otherwise wait until you can.....Dick
Hi Dick
Many here want to leave the job. Others seek supplementary income. I agree that stress is never good. Certainly doesn't serve me well and always affects my health. I'm just hoping for more income (less worry about money) and more time with family ....eventually. Just wary of neglecting them in the meantime whilst I seek out our dreams. Thanks for reading and replying again Dick. Always good to hear from you
Ruth
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Change is inevitable and especially when that change is something that will have profound shift on your so many levels. Most of us are here for the same reason, to crave our own path of success so that it not only provides us with financial freedom but also the foundations of helping others WAKE up and thrive in their own lives. Happiness is truly realised when you follow your heart so I commend you on doing what you know is truly right for you and here is to your SUCCESS which I have no doubt you will achieve.
Blessings to you Ruth and keep on shining!
Tyson
Thank you Tyson. You have a great outlook and I love your perspective on what we are all trying to achieve.
Best wishes
Ruth