WHAT DOES THAT MEAN, EXACTLY?
For one thing, it will give me a lot more time to work on my blogging career. I'll be teaching three days a week, meaning the remaining four (weekends are extra blog days, in my books!) are for blogging. This means I can devote more time to content and promotion, attend more events, and work on becoming a bonafide pro. I'll be teaching Monday, Tuesday and Friday (so no long weekends, unfortunately!) and it's been structured in a way that means I get all the best parts (teaching, being with the children) without all the paperwork and miscellaneous tasks (displays, assessment meetings, parents' evenings) that take up all my time. I feel like the cat that's got the cream right now- I'll get the best of both worlds and other clichés.
WHY THOUGH?
This time last year, I was considering my options in terms of blogging and teaching. It seemed like I'd never be able to make blogging a career as the security of a regular payday, stable career, not to mention pension, was just too much to give up. Then I suddenly realised that I could go part time at work, part time blogging and have both options open. It was so simple that I couldn't believe I'd never though of it before and I figured that was a possible option at some point in the future.
Then, as I've discussed a lot, I became unwell and was signed off for a considerable amount of time. It became apparent that the stresses of teaching were severely affecting my health and I had to do something about it. At the same time, I was being given more opportunities for my blog and things seemed to be really going somewhere. This is the perfect time to take a risk so this week, when I had a meeting with work to discuss the future, we made arrangements for going part time.
WHAT NOW?
With two weeks left until the end of term, I'll be working the remainder full time. Then, of course, we have the summer holidays in which I like to pretend I'm a full time blogger. Once term starts in September, I will be officially part time. I'd be lying if I said I'm not a little nervous. I'll be taking quite a substantial pay cut and I worry that, if it's not for me, I won't be able to go back full time without finding a new school. Mostly, though, I'm really excited and hugely positive about the future.
Wish me luck!
Whoop! This sounds so so perfect for you, I'm so pleased! With your passion and determination I have no doubts that this will work out to be the best decision ever! Xx
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Fantastic news, and well done for taking the plunge! I'm sure everything will work out amazingly for you :)
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Good luck Becky, hope all works out :) x
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Congratulations Becky, I'm so pleased it's all worked out for you so you can do both! x
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Congratulations Becky! I guess I'm kind of a part time blogger as I'm also a student with a part-time job and I love dedicating my time to blogging!
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Im so delighted for you Becky. Best of Luck - I know you'll do brilliant and I can't wait to continue to follow your blog journey x
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Whoop, amazing news, Becky. So pleased it's all worked out for you :)
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Good luck and congratulations Becky! I'm sure it will all work out nicely.
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This is so exciting! Congratulations and good luck :)
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Oh wow this is something so exciting! And something I wish I could do. Best of luck!
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That sounds amazing Becky! I hope it all works out for you. :) xo
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I went part-time (although only one day a week off) at school a few years ago and it was THE BEST thing ever! Having more work-life balance makes me a much better, healthier and happier teacher.
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This is amazing, I'm so excited for you - and as you say, it sounds like you'll have the best of both worlds :)
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Congrats Becky! I do hope it all goes well for you :) xx
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Congratulations, so happy for you! It's so nice to see bloggers biting the bullet like this! Well done! xx
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Having done this myself exactly the same I can honestly say I am LOOOADSSS happier Becky! <3 :) You're gona appreciate it so much and love it, and it'll be fab :)
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Good luck! Hope it all works out for you :) x
ReplyDeleteI am in the same boat and couldn't be happier. I am a part time elementary substitute teacher/tutor and part time blogger. I struggled with this decision for a long time but am so happy doing both and leaving some opportunity for my blog! You will do great! Don't look back! Xo
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Congrats Becky, I've also taken the plunge and made a new career move. Finance to Travel Writing, all down to blogging. I never thought I'd make a career out of something I actually love!
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Go for it! I'm so happy people are becoming full time bloggers, inspiring stuff. :*
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Wow! How exciting! Good for you - now or never!!
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ReplyDeleteI have been working from home for a while and admit that instead of having more time to blog I dedicate the time I would otherwise spend on travel to surfing. TV surfing, that is. Lol.
This is so exciting Becky! Congratulations on beginning a new phase of your career... x
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Wow that sounds like such a great opportunity! Sometimes we have to take risks to find out what we really want! I hope to do this myself one day xxx
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Terrific step towards your passion. Best of luck! I've recently been thrust into a full-time blogger role (time will tell if it's for the better) but so far, I'm in no rush to change this status.
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