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I Quit

I quit.

That felt weird to type.

Ok, well I didn't quite put it like that when speaking to my boss two days ago, but I have officially resigned from my job at the end of my maternity leave.

It is the right decision. I know it is. Once things settle I'm confident that I won't look back, but right now I can't help feeling like I'm losing a part of my identity. Am I going to regret leaving behind something that's such a big piece of me?


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Let's rewind 10 years ago. I was a fresh faced 22 year old that wanted to take over the corporate world. I took a fancy to business and I longed to be a part of it all. I managed to secure my first professional role and with nothing to lose I went at it with a tenacious spirit and a sheer determination to be the best I could be. I  kicked many early goals. By the age of 24, I was not only managing a team but running and growing a business. I quadrupled the profits of my business within the first year of being accountable for it and then doubled it again the following year.

My career was so successful that sometimes that is what defined me. Even when other parts of my life weren't going to plan, I always had my career and it made me very happy. I left my home town of Melbourne and moved over to London. I was literally on top of the world and I felt so incredibly lucky to be working in one of the biggest financial districts in the world. I was winning.

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I developed and took more of an interest in consulting and people, and over time my role changed and rather than running my own little empire, I was right in the heart of large growth aspirations for a huge business. I loved every minute of it.

I feel like I'm typing out my CV here, I hope you don't feel like I'm blowing that trumpet of mine too hard and that I haven't bored you. I just wanted to give you some context. I was one of the lucky ones who truly loved my job and got so much out of it.

For so many years of my career was such an important part of my life. Somewhere along the way it slowly started to unravel and my priorities began to change.

When J and I got married and began to think about having a family, I started to think it would be nice to start a little business of my own. I knew I could take the skills I had and build something else. Something where I could use more creativity and have total freedom to call every shot. This was going to be my little side project.

When I became pregnant, I knew that raising my child would be my most important job and I struggled to see how I would ever be able to show my job the same commitment that I had before. I was scared that without the same commitment, I would no longer be successful.

I continued to worry about this during my maternity leave and on the side I was developing and growing my project Little Bump Shop. This little business is now launched and doing well and I know could only benefit further with a bigger investment of my time to focus on growing it.

After a lot of soul searching, a gut feeling on what was right and a huge basket of nerves. I quit. I have so many emotions. I am sad to be leaving such a successful, friendly and family orientated company. I am sad to leave my fabulous boss who's done nothing but support me, guide me and be extremely understanding when I had a difficult pregnancy. I am sad to leave my wonderful team. I am sad and I'm scared that this is putting a big fat full stop on my career in the corporate world.

I am very nervous, but  at the same time, very excited for my new chapter and another page. To become a work at home mum, growing a little new baby gift business is so far removed from where I thought I'd be if I looked at myself 5 years ago. But I am excited and grateful it is even a possibility for me now. And of course now is the time to hold my chin up high, and use that same tenacity I had as my 22 year old self focusing my energies in different directions. For now I have the most important, most rewarding and most happiest role in the world. Mummy.

I would love to hear from you mummies out there. Career wise, what changed for you after babies?

K x

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18 comments

  1. You've spent so long being career focused and I am sure it was hard to leave, but now is your time to do what is right for you and your family.
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    Lyndsey
    http://www.labeau.co.uk

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    1. Thank you for your reassurance Lyndsey. You're right! Now is the time. A few days later I'm feeling better about my decision x

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  2. Well done!! What an achievement. I'm sure it was hard to leave and make the decision but you won't regret it. You've been in business all your life so I know your new venture will be a success. The products speak for themselves. You know I love them. Keep going! Kerry x

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    1. Thank you Kerry for your encouragement always, I really appreciate it! I left you a message on Insta during the week. Let me know what's the best email address to get you on x

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  3. Wooo well done you. I'm so excited. I'm sure your new business will bloom x

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    1. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement Nicola. It really means a lot!
      I've always been the type to just go for whatever I've wanted with a positive mindset and faith in the universe and it's worked out for me pretty well so far. I too am looking forward to see your journey unfold. You must be super busy right now making everything happen. xx

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  5. Well done you :) I am still in the corporate game but I admire you for being brave and doing what you want to do. I am sure your business will be successful :) Good Luck I look forward to reading all about it. #BabyBrainMonday

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    1. Thank you lovely. I know I'm very lucky to be in the position to have this choice and I will put my all into it. Firstly to be the best mum I can be and secondly to growing the business x

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  6. Arh such a lovely read and one I can relate to! I left the corporate world 7 years ago due to having a poorly baby - it changed me and for the better! Yes it's hard and gosh do I miss those fancy hotels, my corporate credit card and the big salary but I wouldn't change it for the world. Good luck with everything! P.s. My nan says you can always get back your career but you can't get back the time you spend with your child! xxxx

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    1. I got a bit nervous about not being able to live the high life anymore, but when you put it into perspective of life, those things are meaningless when it comes to family and being their for your growing child. Hopefully once my business develops we can grow back to the lifestyle we once had. I can only imagine how difficult having to make that choice due to a poorly baby. I hope bubs is better now.
      Your nan is a very wise woman and those words ring very true! x

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  7. Welcome to the world of the SAHMs!! ;-) it is not easy to decide to quit your job and just focus on your kids but I must admit I did it a couple of years ago and I'm really loving it. There is nothing that could compare with being able to see your kids grow and be with them 24/7. It is something that you will have in your memories forever. It rewards you 100% whereas the corporate world not so much. As your kids grow you could always go back to work but you may be better off fighting to get your own business up there so your are able to be your own boss and have flexibility with your time. This is priceless. Great read!! xx #TwinklyTuesday

    A Moment With Franca
    http://www.amomentwithfranca.com/

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    1. Thank you for welcoming me to your world. After being at home for a year there truly is no place I'd rather be than here watching my beautiful daughter grow. You're so right about the business. The flexibility and being my own boss is why I'm so keen to see it succeed. x

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  8. Well done K. I'm sure you'll be successful at whatever you put your mind to. Your baby girl will thank you for it one day. xXx

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  9. Good for you Hun! I'm sure you'll do fabulously! Thanks for linking up to #babybrainmonday x

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    1. Thank you lovely girl. Always a pleasure to join up with your linky x

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