Dear Diary

A Moment of Reflection

by Retro Chick
November 22, 2010
22 Comments
1 minute read
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14 years ago

Yesterday marked the 3 year anniversary of the day I finally walked out on my full time job for good.

It was a scary thing to do, but I’ve not regretted it for a second since. I won’t repeat myself as I went a bit soppy last year thanking you for your support, but sometimes it’s nice to stop and reflect on what you’ve achieved.

I celebrated yesterday by drinking cocktails and watching several episodes of Poirot followed by the Antiques Roadshow, a perfect Sunday afternoon, I’m sure you’ll agree!

Being in a celebratory mood I’ve decided to give you all a 20% discount on everything in the Retro Chick shop. You just need to message me after purchase and I’ll invoice you less the 20%!

I’ll leave the offer open for 2 weeks till the 6th December, and don’t forget that until the end of November you can still get 10% off at Aspire Style using the code RETROCHICK and 10% off a snazzy new do at Flint Hair by mentioning you saw them on Retro Chick!

So, if you want a new party frock then you can grab this silk chiffon Mulberry Dress for £74.99 £60 (clickety click the pictures to go straight there..)

Or if you’re chilly this vintage jacket would be £19.99 £16

Lovely 1960s patent leather court shoes will be £19.99 £16

Or treat yourself to some new Christmas decorations for £4.99 £4

Well, you get the idea. 20% off, not hard to work out! I hope you find something to tickle your fancy….

22 Comments

Laura Connell November 22, 2010

Congratulations. It takes a lot of courage to pursue your dream and you seem to be reaping the rewards. Keep going and I’ll keep reading!
- Retro Chick November 22, 2010
  
  Well, I’m much happier anyway! I always get a bit reflective at this time of year, I’m a totally different person now!
steph November 22, 2010

Well done! It’s a brave thing to leave a steady job for uncertainty but your mental health is much more important, I wasn’t quite as brave but I moved jobs 3 yrs ago too and it’s the best thing I ever did, must have been something in the water back then! Here’s to a successful future, Steph x
- Retro Chick November 22, 2010
  
  I wasn’t brave so much as at the end of my tether! I think there must have been something going round.
  
  I’m glad you’re happier too!
Fashion Limbo November 22, 2010

yeeeeaaahy, congratulations on being you!!! Love reading your posts, you are doing a fantastic job and cannot recommend your site enough. Huge hug xxx
- Retro Chick November 22, 2010
  
  Ah, you’re lovely! 😀
  
  That’s so sweet! Hugs right back!
Elizabeth @ rosalilium November 22, 2010

Hello! I have just found your blog – looks fab!
I am about to start a similar adventure myself. My mental health is much more important to me than the safety of the regular wage packet, and I really want to follow my dreams – the big ones as well as the small ones.
- Retro Chick November 22, 2010
  
  Thank you! 😀
  
  Yes, I think you have to be realistic, but it’s important to be happy and not let life get in the way of your dreams
kerry November 22, 2010

*claps* Well done, you have certainly been an inspiration to me, I have loved reading your blog for several months now. A HUGE well done to you. I still haven’t quite found a way to leave the day job behind but it is work in process. Well done on sunday arvo cocktails! Well deserved I say! x
- Retro Chick November 22, 2010
  
  Well thank you!
  
  I think I wouldn’t normally recommend most people just march out of their job 6 weeks before Christmas with no idea what they’re going to do next, it was a bit of an extreme situation for me! Planning ahead and preparing for it is great though. Good luck!
Franca November 22, 2010

Congratulations! It’s great that it’s all worked out for you!
kerry November 22, 2010

hello, it’s Kerry again, I was so eager to post that I came via facebook and not my new blog!I’m just posing again to put some context behind the ‘inspiration’ part of my previous comment. I commented on your facebook page that I had been thinking of blogging for ages (when you were judging the Simple teen bloggers) and you told me to go for it, so several months later I have finally got my vintage bottom into action! Hoorah! So lovely to be back writing again.
- Retro Chick November 22, 2010
  
  Really?
  
  Lordy! That’s fan dabby dozy! It’s nice to know someone listens to me 😉
  
  Your blog is wonderful, I’s so glad you did it!
kerry November 22, 2010

‘posing’?? I meant ‘posting’! lol x
Bruce Partington-Plans November 22, 2010

Congratulations, I’ve just given you a little blogging award too:

http://eclecticephemera.blogspot.com/2010/11/awards-time.html
Style Eyes November 22, 2010

Well done to you. It is nearly 2 years (I think) since I left my job to start blogging, so glad I did and so glad you did too – love reading your blog.
Penny Dreadful Vintage November 22, 2010

Congratulations chick, and I hope I’ll be joining you one day!
Angela Deaton November 22, 2010

I also walked out on my full time job two years ago!! It has been quite a road but I love it!!

XX
Leanne November 22, 2010

Congratulations and good luck for the foreseeable future =)

♥
LandGirl1980 November 23, 2010

Bravo! Bravo! Nothing like being true to yourself – whilst poking evil bosses in the eye. Hard.
ReeRee Rockette November 23, 2010

I’ve also quit mu job and hope to have the same feelings you do in three years!
Denise @ Swelle November 24, 2010

I wise decision indeed! Well done, you’ve worked hard and it shows. ♥