tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post7175136604326198043..comments2024-03-19T03:56:13.619+00:00Comments on Treasure Every Moment: LIFE UPDATE: Leaving my job and becoming a SAHM/BloggerTreasure_E_Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567732562824036044noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-22349353637586795362018-10-16T15:54:18.537+01:002018-10-16T15:54:18.537+01:00I have an Isabelle and a Poppy (plus a Theo in bet...I have an Isabelle and a Poppy (plus a Theo in between) :) I left my legal career to be a SAHM after having Theo. I blog mainly as a hobby. It’s hard being at home but lovely too, I hope you have found your feet now as a SAHM / blogger xxAlong Came Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834492915449489292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-30080868494656550112018-07-26T20:13:26.793+01:002018-07-26T20:13:26.793+01:00I think you are incredibly brave and I am sure it ...I think you are incredibly brave and I am sure it will work out anmazing for you. Sounds like you are very focused and on control of your own destiny. Some exciting times for the girls too xx Mudpie Fridayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182139755864988131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-9386696328254925692018-07-26T00:07:53.919+01:002018-07-26T00:07:53.919+01:00I didn't go back to work after having my secon...I didn't go back to work after having my second for very similar reasons. And I can tell you now it's the best thing I ever did!! I'm finally earning more than I ever did in my old job, where I would often work 13 hour shifts and not see my eldest for days. And we get sent a lot of our luxury items to review, so we don't spend anywhere near as much money as we used to. You can do this, mama. And you'll make everyone around you proud. I promise :)<br /><br />Louise xLouise xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11730899636845515641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-63971671523271508702018-07-25T09:09:29.502+01:002018-07-25T09:09:29.502+01:00Good luck Helen! I'm in the same position righ...Good luck Helen! I'm in the same position right now, having decided that I won't be returning to my part time job as it just didn't make sense with 2 children. I'm also trying to make a go of it as a blogger, and the great thing about it right now is that it fits in so well around the kids. Without nursery fees to worry about, I really don't have to earn very much to be making the same level of profit as before, so it's working out well, although it's definitely less consistent! Like you, I'm not sure how long I'll keep going down this route, but for now it's working out really well. I'm sure you'll make a huge success of it, you work so hard at it and I always love reading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241382205831205668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-47231752276736879122018-07-25T06:53:01.061+01:002018-07-25T06:53:01.061+01:00Good luck with your new venture. I know exactly ho...Good luck with your new venture. I know exactly how exciting and also scary it is. I did the same thing myself a couple of years ago.I know what you mean about missing the you time though, the commute and having work colleagues. I do feel like bloggers are work colleagues now though, especially in some parent blogger facebook groups you find. Definitely join some if you are feeling lonely and if you're ever worried financially, do check out websites like freelancer and people per hour. Or ask other bloggers if they need a virtual assistant or small businesses if they need a social media help! You have such amazing skills, never be afraid to use them! These things are usually part time and flexible too and so good for getting a bit of an extra income. I loved doing this so much that I now get a full time wage from freelancing and blogging, but I do it all when my daughter is in bed! I hope you enjoy your time with your girls. :) Mine is off to school in September and I'm so grateful I got to spend the last few years full time with her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815489074984671646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-84159344968391338672018-07-25T01:37:30.742+01:002018-07-25T01:37:30.742+01:00Oh wow what an exciting time and it should like yo...Oh wow what an exciting time and it should like you have really thought it over and this is the right decision for you and your family. I am sure good things are going to come<br /><br />Laura xSide Street Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962518235373699918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-61029513419998319282018-07-24T16:33:22.663+01:002018-07-24T16:33:22.663+01:00Make the most of your girls when they are little. ...Make the most of your girls when they are little. I took time out to be a SAHM and have just returned to work now that Sebby is in FT school. It's lovely to be back with adult company but staying at home was the best thing for my familyKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913596958120846642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-60321275792028698612018-07-24T12:27:32.681+01:002018-07-24T12:27:32.681+01:00Being a sham and a blogger are both worth while ac...Being a sham and a blogger are both worth while activities and a brave thing to do. Good luck with it all xMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482870633427298298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-86130958178553108492018-07-24T11:22:20.164+01:002018-07-24T11:22:20.164+01:00I've been a SAHM of three for ten years, and a...I've been a SAHM of three for ten years, and a self-employed blogger for five (where does the time go?!). I don't think I could go back to a regular 9-5; I love how flexible working from home is, and that I can make loads more money blogging than I could working for someone else. Best of luck :) Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197556054093657063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-32575199533516231932018-07-24T10:18:07.011+01:002018-07-24T10:18:07.011+01:00I became a SAHM when my second son was born nearly...I became a SAHM when my second son was born nearly 17 years ago. I remember very well how scary it felt! I've been self-employed as a blogger for the last three years and really love the balance it gives me between work and home. Hope you enjoy the experience as well!!Sally Akinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116920953347023150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-63207443765071473012018-07-24T09:59:44.137+01:002018-07-24T09:59:44.137+01:00I think your famiy should be so proud. It’s not an...I think your famiy should be so proud. It’s not an easy decision and I’m sure you’ll turn this into a great success too. Spending time with our babies is something you will never get back. Enjoy it! They’ll soon enough be at school and you can always revise then. Good luck, you’ll be fab! Nadia - Scandi Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175869969003758894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-17691361352309013872018-07-23T21:44:31.531+01:002018-07-23T21:44:31.531+01:00It becomes an official job the moment you register...It becomes an official job the moment you register as self employed. So: the moment you earn any money from it. Good luck!Sarah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123634132136877282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-36139017633179092182018-07-23T21:20:55.813+01:002018-07-23T21:20:55.813+01:00Ah a new exciting chapter! I love being a SAHM. It...Ah a new exciting chapter! I love being a SAHM. It certainly is not an easy option but I feel so lucky to be able to be there for my kids and prioritise them. Really hope you enjoy this time making memories xanonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105525123441304887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-25728994907660235672018-07-23T20:20:28.173+01:002018-07-23T20:20:28.173+01:00i think you are made for this , i love reading you...i think you are made for this , i love reading your blog and your time with kids is very precious <br />kind regards pati robinsColin & Patihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11983174876161872174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-49882468145095499042018-07-23T19:28:53.028+01:002018-07-23T19:28:53.028+01:00It is such a huge jump but it sounds like the sens...It is such a huge jump but it sounds like the sensible decision for you at the moment. The joy is that if it works, you will have a great work/life balance and it takes huge pressure off you worrying about childcare and taking time off when the children are ill Stressy Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648645800763862401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-41127658266492762072018-07-23T13:48:36.868+01:002018-07-23T13:48:36.868+01:00Argh! I just deleted a very long comment by mistak...Argh! I just deleted a very long comment by mistake! Okay... I made the same decision as you almost but was far more convinced as my son needed me at home and my timetable was changed only a few weeks before I was to return to something I hated and that was the final straw that I needed to make what turned out to be the absolute right decision for us all. I hope that you enjoy your time with your children. Blogging keeps my mind active and gives me something to get stuck into but I love being at home with my boy. Have fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248244475983506646.post-81761658872962111442018-07-23T08:36:22.138+01:002018-07-23T08:36:22.138+01:00Wow! What an amazing story, Onwards and upwards as...Wow! What an amazing story, Onwards and upwards as they say is the only way to go once you make a decision like this I always say! Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885931410644334164noreply@blogger.com