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….

- by: Denise @ Swelle
- 14 years ago
I wise decision indeed! Well done, you’ve worked hard and it shows. ♥
- by: ReeRee Rockette
- 14 years ago
I’ve also quit mu job and hope to have the same feelings you do in three years!
- by: LandGirl1980
- 14 years ago
Bravo! Bravo! Nothing like being true to yourself – whilst poking evil bosses in the eye. Hard.
- by: Leanne
- 14 years ago
Congratulations and good luck for the foreseeable future =)

♥
- by: Angela Deaton
- 14 years ago
I also walked out on my full time job two years ago!! It has been quite a road but I love it!!

XX
- by: Penny Dreadful Vintage
- 14 years ago
Congratulations chick, and I hope I’ll be joining you one day!
- by: Style Eyes
- 14 years ago
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.
- by: Bruce Partington-Plans
- 14 years ago
Congratulations, I’ve just given you a little blogging award too:

http://eclecticephemera.blogspot.com/2010/11/awards-time.html
- by: kerry
- 14 years ago
‘posing’?? I meant ‘posting’! lol x
- by: kerry
- 14 years ago
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.
- - by: Retro Chick
  - 14 years ago
  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!
- by: Franca
- 14 years ago
Congratulations! It’s great that it’s all worked out for you!
- by: kerry
- 14 years ago
*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
- - by: Retro Chick
  - 14 years ago
  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!
- by: Elizabeth @ rosalilium
- 14 years ago
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.
- - by: Retro Chick
  - 14 years ago
  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
- by: Fashion Limbo
- 14 years ago
yeeeeaaahy, congratulations on being you!!! Love reading your posts, you are doing a fantastic job and cannot recommend your site enough. Huge hug xxx
- - by: Retro Chick
  - 14 years ago
  Ah, you’re lovely! 😀
  
  That’s so sweet! Hugs right back!
- by: steph
- 14 years ago
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
- - by: Retro Chick
  - 14 years ago
  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!
- by: Laura Connell
- 14 years ago
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!
- - by: Retro Chick
  - 14 years ago
  Well, I’m much happier anyway! I always get a bit reflective at this time of year, I’m a totally different person now!