This post is a little different to usual as today marks two years since I began my new adventures after being made redundant.
Although I’d been running my own craft business in my spare time since 2000, it was 2 years ago when it became a new adventure for me as I decided to make it my main focus.
If I hadn’t taken the severance package, in around 6 weeks time, I would have been celebrating 25 years working at the organisation – that’s over half of my entire life and is quite a scary prospect.
Last year, I wrote this post reflecting on the first year and once again I’m sharing my thoughts…
My job is no longer spending time in unnecessary meetings
My job is no longer listening to office politics
My job is no longer writing and running code for analysis.
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My job is being a business owner of my own company HIPPOFROG Designs as an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
My job is more than just stamping, sticking things together and selling beautiful products
My job is being creative every day
My job is sharing my creative ideas with others at regular craft classes
My job is showing people how to create beautiful things no matter what their level of ability
My job is creating a fun and relaxed environment for people to craft in
My job is inspiring others to create their own projects
My job is teaching people new techniques
My job is seeing children proudly showing off the projects I’ve taught them to make
My job is watching people’s crafting confidence grow each week
My job is mentoring team members
My job is celebrating successes
My job is providing a level of customer service you won’t find at the chain stores
My job is seeing the look on someone’s face when they stamp something for the first time
My job is supporting other local businesses
My job is seeing people discover a love of stamping and papercrafting
My job is watching the friendships of attendees develop at classes over the weeks
My job is seeing those who wouldn’t normally socialise attend classes every week
My job is supporting local charities
My job is meeting like-minded people from all over the world
My job is swearing at my tax return every year
My job is having the opportunity to earn incentives every year, including an all expenses paid trip for two
My job is setting my own goals and working to achieve them
My job is having flexibility when needed
My job is loving Mondays
My job isn’t really a job at all as I’m sharing what I love to do.
Although I work mostly from home, I haven’t turned into a domestic goddess (nor do I think I ever will!) I have, however, baked more cakes than ever and rediscovered my sewing machine. I’m also a very good wife-cab for when my husband needs taking or picking up from the train station!
Most importantly, over these two years I’ve discovered who and what are most important to me. The benefits are that I’m happy, much more relaxed and I love what I do.
I know that following my heart and head was the best and right decision. I’ve been writing new life chapters on my new adventures and am looking forward to the coming years…
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