Plot Twist
April 19, 2006
So in case anybody was wondering which diaper bag I ended up going with...
I didn't buy one.
I quit my job instead.
I quit.
My job.
Just now.
Somebody tell me how to stop shaking.
And maybe get me a paper bag to breathe into or something.
I would also accept ideas on how to get this damn Tom Petty song out of my head.
And I'm freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...freeeelancing.
OH MY GOD. OH MY HOLY HOLY GOD.
WHOA!
Holy plot twist Batman!!
Way to go Amy, good luck!
Wow! I don't know what to say because Wow!
Okay - BREATHE!
I'm sure you debated long and hard about this decision, not an easy one, so good for you and with your talents, you'll do fantastic.
BREATHE!
Good for you! And relax, it will all work out for the best. There are tons of freelancing gigs in this town.
That's a big step, but I KNOW you can do it. Just keep reminding yourself of all the positives. More time with Noah! No more commuting! Things will work out.
Best wishes for you and your posse.
BTW- what made your decision?
That's huge! You can breathe... you can do this. You are a very talented lady and I know a lot of thought went into this... Aaand Tom Petty is in my head too... Good luck y'all! And give your hubby and cute boy some squeezes!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Now I'm dying to know what changed your mind. When I did the same thing everyone was SHOCKED too - it came out of left field. I just woke up one day and said, I can't do this anymore.
It only took a week or two for my pulse to return to normal.
Congratulations! You will all be fine. I'm sure you will be able to make some money to buy new fancy purses and shoes by selling all of Noah's toys and clothes.
Congrats! You'll do wonderfully. Now, breathe...and go finish that chocolate bunny!
Oh. My. God! Wow! You are really such a fabulous writer that you will be a huge success, I think. Anyway, I will buy what you write! Unless you are freelance editing?? Maybe? Anyway, congratulations.
yay!! that's SO much easier than deciding on a bag. hehe :)
i'm happy for you :)
now, go forth and write an kickass book to occupy the place of the 3rd snarksister spot. i'm ordering Jen's this weekend, and awaiting the release of marthas :)
BREATHE!
Just think...no more day care, no more day care germs! No more incessant infections! More time with the Babalah! More time with Ceiba and Max! No commute! You will be happier!
You go, girl. Big, big step. And please let us in on what changed your mind. Was it the ear infection?
More chocolate should help with the shaking . . .
I know this is a huge decision for you, but I'm confident you can handle this (after all, if you can handle baby puke down your bra, poop on your jeans, and your dog eating some really cute shoes, what can't you handle?)
That said, this may not be an easy transition and I'll be sure to send plenty of positive thoughts your way.
Congratulations! All will be fine.
WOW!!
Yes, definitely breathe! Everything is going to be fine. You will be an incredible success freelancing, I just know it! I am so happy for you, that you are able to do this.
Congratulations, and good luck! (Not that I think you'll need the luck...)
Finally woman! Now go drink yourself some wine!
Like tomorrow though...
Congratulations! Sometimes quitters do win!
I concur with Tory!! I was waiting for the punchline. However, since you are serious there is not punch line. I quit my job one day with no thought. I just told my supervisor I was giving my 2 week notice. I shocked myself, too since I hadn't really given it much thought nor had I discussed my decision with my husband. But he was very supportive and I have not worked for 11 years (AAAAAGH!!!) I had no kids at the time but now have 3 to fill my days.
And all of your faithful readers know how you agonized over this while on maternity leave. We also know that you and Jason came to this decision together and not light-heartedly. Having said all of that, I truly wish you much peace and happiness, and a job (if you desire) that meets the needs of your family and your desire to be at home.
Wow!
I've been reading forever, and recently I've really been worried about how you were holding up with the work/mom balance, especially with the sick kid.
Best of luck to you!
Kate
ohmyfreakin'muthereffin'gggggggeeeee! Is this a 'praise halleluiah' or 'pass the Haldol'Moment? Either way - hole.ee. shit!
I just read your Project Babalah sidebar note. Isn't that awesome how kisses really do make your baby feel better!! I LOVE it!
Wait, so this means you're not going to tell us about the diaper bag?
I quit my job once. No plans. Just like you, my plan was "freelance." Best move I ever made. It led to so many opportunities and so much fulfillment that never would have happened had I not taken that leap of faith and stepped into the void.
congrats :) in my own selfish way, i'm happy you quit b/c now we'll have more fun posts with more fun pictures and oodles of fun stories from around the house! :)
Wow! I know that was not an easy decision to make. I've been struggling with it as well but know that there is no way we can make it without my income right now. Best of luck to you. Now you'll have lost more time to kiss bumps on Noah's head...and there will be lots of those in the upcoming months!
Wow! Go you. Just keep breathing. All will be fine.
And damn you, now I've got the Tom Petty song in my head!
WTF? That's awesome Amalah. AWESOME. Im going on maternity leave in about 2 months and have often wondered wheither I will come back or not. Ive seen what its been like for you (the good and bad) and I guess you felt pulled in two different directions and something had to go. Hey! Think of the day care money you will save!!!!
QUITTER!!
heh.
its an occasion for champagne and cake!
Whaat WHAAAAT??
Am I the ONLY ONE who didnt see this one coming????
AMALAH!!! Welcome to a new chapter in your life! We'll be here for you!
Wow! Congrats! All the best!
I, too, freelance (with a 4 1/2 month old baby girl, Lola). Oh, and 4 teen-agers...
Keep the chocolate comin. Tres handy.
Good luck - how exciting for you and your family!
Frahoo! I'm happy for you. You lasted longer than I did when I returned to work. It will be good in a different way.
I had a feeling something was brewing due to the repeated anti/hate daycare comments. Now you've made the decision--have fun with it.
WOW! It must be scary now but it seems like this move is going to make you so much happier. Noah must be very happy about this, too! :)
What?!?! Noooooooo -- this place needs you! (Lord knows it provides wonderful blog fodder on occasion.) Say it isn't so!!!!
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I'm a faithful reader too...! I am just not good at anticipating big plot twists!
You are awesome, and awesome things will be happening for you! Making such a change takes so much courage - good for you! Now, have yourself a nice glass of red wine and practice your deep breathing excercises!
Um, DETAILS please?
btw, I'm positive you will be just fine.
Hooray for quitting jobs! (My last day here is next Friday and no, I definitely haven't been counting down the days since last month.)
Does this mean you'll be posting more often? Hooray!
You can totally do this. You're a strong woman and you know what you want.
I mean, HOLY SHIT AND WOW, too, but you kick ass, Amy. You are going to make it work for you and Jason and Noah.
Wow, I wish I could quit school and work to do something I love (unfortunately, I'm not an insanely good writer, a hilarious person, or anything like that, so it probably wouldn't work). Congratulations.
If you are doing freelance writing, just post it on here, and I think you have about five bazillion buyers already. Including me.
As they say, no one ever lay on their deathbead and wished they had spent more time at the office. Congratulations!
Congratulations! I hope this will all work out exactly how you want it to. Now, allow yourself a couple of days to freak out, and perhaps break out a couple (5?) of those chocolate bunnies.
Wow! That's awesome! Huge change, but the biggest changes are usually the best kind.
Um, whoa. Holy crap! But, good for you? I'm not sure, did your job suck? Either way, you're such a damn awesome writer and person that you'll be a resounding success at whatever you do. So don't worry.
And yay for job-quitting! I just got a new job at a corporation that sells something that's addictive, expensive, and full of sugar. It rhymes with "moffee". And "Barlucks". I'm so damn excited, even though I'm a computer dork, it'll be cool to be working on computers for a company that will give me free moffee. So if you need a pick-me-up while you're getting your free-lancing self off the ground, let me know. I'll mail you some barlucks moffee.
Breathe in
Breathe out
Wait for your heartrate to calm down and tell us all about it.
Congrats!
Congratulations!
This is an awesome step. Assuming you are still at home with the sick little one, take a deep breath and just relax. Think of the fact that you won't have to be dealing with all the other crazies at Whole Foods on the weekend and timing your life based on beltway traffic...
Congratulations and good luck! I'm sure it will all be wonderful. Now I have that Tom Petty song stuck in my head.
Congratulations!
This is an awesome step. Assuming you are still at home with the sick little one, take a deep breath and just relax. Think of the fact that you won't have to be dealing with all the other crazies at Whole Foods on the weekend and timing your life based on beltway traffic...
Congratulations! What was your final decision? I'm curious about this because I feel I'm going to be in the same boat soon.
Write a book! Write a book!
Rumor has it that Holly at Nothing But Bonfires also quit her editing job yesterday...
Either this is Psych Out Your Readers week, or great minds think alike.
Wow, congratulations! =) That is a huge decision! I loved the fact that my mother worked from home when I was a kid. =) It was so nice always having her there.
Holy Hannah! Wow! I think maybe I need a paper bag to breathe in too!