Quitters Club

Although we are having a serious heat wave in LA (um…hello 107 degrees!) this outfit was shot last week in the midst of June gloom when it was muuuuch cooler.

I got this sweatshirt awhile ago via Fohr Card because I am part of the Quitters Club. What the heck is that you ask? Well it’s basically what they dub those of us that have been lucky enough to quit our ‘day jobs’ in order to be a blogger, vlogger and/or digital marketer on a full time basis.

For me, this happened several years ago and I have been very fortunate to be able to support myself by doing what I love…but I have to tell you, the road isn’t always easy. I’ve been blogging since 2009, back when it was no where near the industry it is today. Since then I’ve worked really hard and grown so much. I’ve even watched people start blogs years after me and reach a level of success at the speed of light, but it never discouraged me. I worked hard, stayed the course, listened to my gut (and my audience) and it has definitely paid off.

Don’t get me wrong, there are dark sides to this career path. Not everyone in my life understands or supports what I do. This can be hard, particularly when you feel the need to defend yourself or justify your choices. (Because my happiness is important…that’s why!) The income is unstable…there is no guaranteed paycheck coming in every week, which can be nerve racking. There is no set schedule – my work day is 7 days a week…16 hours a day, and vacations aren’t vacations…they need to be shot and posted. There is rarely anything I get to do that isn’t shared or part of ‘my job.’ There is no retirement fund, no 401k and quite honestly, there is a shelf life so an exit strategy, or ‘next phase’ plan needs to be in place. (Still working on that.) 

But that being said…I wouldn’t change it for the world. I wake up every day and I look forward to working. I would rather stay in and work than go to a bar. I love it so much I would do it for free. (And I did for the first few years!) Not too many people can say that about their job.

So with that, I take the good with the bad and keep on trucking. No one said following your bliss was easy, but it’s definitely worth it. 

The Deets: Sweatshirt – via Fohr Card, Jeans – Mott & Bow, Booties – Bed Stu, Bag – Hammitt, Necklaces – Nashelle and Silpada, Sunnies – EdgeiWear, Rings – Nashelle, Talon, Sacred Jewels

XO,