Wednesday

Taking the plunge

I only went and did it! As of September, I will be an official part-time blogger. By which I mean, I'll be going part-time in the day job, devoting the rest of my week to blogging professionally. 


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!

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46 comments :

  1. 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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  2. This is such a fantastic thing Becky! I'm so happy for you & will be supporting you all the way :)
    Maeve // Thrift O'Clock

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  3. Fantastic news, and well done for taking the plunge! I'm sure everything will work out amazingly for you :)

    Claire | Stylingo.co.uk | xx

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  4. Good luck Becky, hope all works out :) x

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  5. Good luck love! This is amazing- well done you XX

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  6. That's ridiculously exciting and of course you'll completely rock it.
    Sending all the luck
    M x

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  7. Congratulations Becky, I'm so pleased it's all worked out for you so you can do both! x

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  8. Great news! Things always seem to find a way to work themselves out, this sounds like an ideal plan for you! x

    electricSUEDE

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  9. 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!

    hellomissjordan.com xx

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  10. 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

    Caitriona | Blog

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  11. Whoop, amazing news, Becky. So pleased it's all worked out for you :)
    Gillian  xx  EyelinerFlicks

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  12. Good luck and congratulations Becky! I'm sure it will all work out nicely.

    Chel x
    http://heyitschel.com

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  13. This is so exciting! Congratulations and good luck :)

    http://www.thoughtcouture.com

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  14. Congratulations Becky, that sounds like a really great move - I'm sure you're going to be fab!!

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  15. Good luck on your new journey! Change is always scary but things always have a way of working themselves out. :D

    xo Jenn
    www.HelloWench.com

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  16. Oh wow this is something so exciting! And something I wish I could do. Best of luck!
    Sophie
    x
    Story Of A Girl

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  17. That sounds amazing Becky! I hope it all works out for you. :) xo

    www.jessica-cece.blogspot.co.uk

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  18. Well Done You! Looking forward to seeing what happens next for ya!

    http://www.themiddlesister.co.uk/

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  19. 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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  20. Congrats on taking this step! I wish you the best of luck with your ventures :)

    Sarah
    https://everydayconcepts.wordpress.com

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  21. 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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  22. This is amazing. Well done you for taking the leap. I'm sure you will ace it! Good luck!!

    Rach // illustrated-teacup.blogspot.co.uk

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  23. Congrats Becky! I do hope it all goes well for you :) xx

    Jasmin Charlotte

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  24. Congratulations, so happy for you! It's so nice to see bloggers biting the bullet like this! Well done! xx

    Nia xx

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  25. 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 :)
    Jemma xx

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  26. Good luck! Hope it all works out for you :) x

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  27. I 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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  28. Congratulations! I really hope it works out for you :) I've been working part time in a school for a couple of months now, it is hard work getting used to less wages but so worth it!

    sazbomb.co.uk
    xxx

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  29. 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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  30. Go for it! I'm so happy people are becoming full time bloggers, inspiring stuff. :*

    http://magazinesanddreams.blogspot.co.uk

    xx

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  31. Wow! How exciting! Good for you - now or never!!

    www.rockonholly.com

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  32. Congratulations, that's so exciting! :)

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  33. This is so amazing, congratulations!

    http://lxdia.blogspot.co.uk/

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  34. So happy for you and hope it goes well.

    Fiona Xx

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  35. Good luck! Not that you need it cause you are going to smash it!!

    Love Jacynta
    www.jacyntawalsh.com

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  36. Hooray! That's such an idea situation!

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  37. It's risky but hey, life is all about risking, right? :) Good luck!

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  38. Very happy for you Becky, good luck, I'm sure this'll be great for you!! x

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  39. That's AWESOME! Can't wait to see what this next step brings you and your blog!

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  40. I found you via our shared group on Facebook and although I'm only now just discovering your blog I am so happy for you. It sounds like an ideal situation where you don't have to compromise to get all you want. I am looking forward to you sharing your experiences once your day job is actually part-time.

    I 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.

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  41. This is so exciting Becky! Congratulations on beginning a new phase of your career... x

    Erin | Being Erin

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  42. 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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  43. Oh good luck! Sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, definitely wishing you well! (:

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  44. Yay, congrats m'darlin :)

    Sarah | sarahinwonderland.co.uk

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  45. 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.
    Http://the-other-f-word.com

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