I began this year with a desire to make some changes and focus on my dream career – writing. When I went back to work after Christmas, I gave three months notice. Somehow I’ve arrived at my last week. I’ve been at my company for seven years and it feels very strange and somewhat scary to be saying goodbye to it after so long. Not only that, but I’m leaving the security of my full-time job in human resources to follow my dream – which may, or may not, come to anything.
I’m not usually a risk taker. In fact, I hate change and I’m really indecisive so it’s a little bit shocking to me that I’m prepared to take such a leap. But the positives out weigh the disadvantages. Not only will I now be able to focus on writing which I love, I’ll be leaving my three-hour a day commute behind which has driven me slightly crazy over the years. And while I don’t have any family commitments, this is a chance to go for it and ensure I don’t have any regrets about not trying in the future.
It will be a big adjustment and will probably feel like a holiday until it sinks in. But I will give it my best shot. And hopefully 2012 will see my dreams coming true.
Wish me luck 
Victoria
xoxo
Madison Woods
/ March 27, 2012Much luck and abundance to you in your future. May you tackle the dream and wrestle it into submission so that it always does your bidding
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Madison. I will make it my bitch
Miriam
/ March 27, 2012Well done for taking the leap. And lots of luck!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Miriam!
egills
/ March 27, 2012Flying through to wish you all the best luck in the world xXx
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Hehe thanks Eileen *waves as you fly by*
moneycopysystem
/ March 27, 2012Victoria is good you took a leap! i ve been a writer for several years – no job, no salary but i love writing and i ve been going inspite of the hardship. So i encourage you to keep going…………..
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks for commenting, good to hear I’m not the only one doing this!
Kate Maryon
/ March 27, 2012Good luck! I hope it turns out ot be everything you wished for! xxx
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Kate xx
Nicole
/ March 27, 2012You can do it!! I believe in you AND your writing!!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Aw thanks Nicole, that means a lot!
Alessandra
/ March 27, 2012Good luck and best wishes!!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Alessandra!
Ladygardenia
/ March 27, 2012Good luck on making your dreams come true! Lots of love and inspiration to you!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks so much LG!
Angelia Sims
/ March 27, 2012I can’t believe it’s the last of your time. Bye bye long commute. Your adventure is about to begin.
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012I know, werid right?! Bye bye indeed, finger’s crossed for a good adventure
Bonnie
/ March 27, 2012Good luck to you, Victoria – I have much faith in you!!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Bonnie, that means a lot!
faultlessfinish
/ March 27, 2012Very best of luck!! It will be worth it
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Rachel, I hope so
Lisa Wields Words
/ March 27, 2012We are rooting for you!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Lisa, I really appreciate that!
John
/ March 27, 2012Good luck!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks John!
thoughtsappear
/ March 27, 2012It’s that time already? I remember when you first wrote about giving notice.
Good luck!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012I know, how quickly have 3 months gone?! Eek
elvishjesusfreak
/ March 27, 2012That’s exciting and I understand how it would be scary! Good luck and I know you’ll do awesome!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thnaks Hope, I want to be awesome
Pany
/ March 27, 2012It sounds like you’re very committed and that is a great thing to have as a writer. I’m really happy for you and wish you the best of luck in pursuing your dream career. Quite an inspiration, really
.
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Pany, that’s really sweet of you!
Anne Van
/ March 27, 2012More power to you Victoria! You’re going to do great things!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Anne!
Novel Girl
/ March 27, 2012I’ve been wanting to quit my job for a long time. I hate it and it’s boring. I just don’t want to move into another boring job. I need a job I. The publishing industry, which you can guess us incredibly difficult! Therefore I’d only end up jobless.
I’m so happy you ate chasing your dreams. It’s such a big step but it’s better to not have regrets and enjoyy
Novel Girl
/ March 27, 2012iPhone pressed send by accident. This is what it should have said:
I’ve been wanting to quit my job for a long time. I hate it and it’s boring. I just don’t want to move into another boring job. I need a job In the publishing industry, which you can guess is incredibly difficult! Therefore I’d only end up jobless.
I’m so happy you are chasing your dreams. It’s such a big step but it’s better to not have regrets and enjoyy. Plus, this is the ideal life for any writer. I’m seriously considering quitting anyway so I have time to find a job I want.
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Rebecca. You need to follow your heart as much as you can. Good luck finding something you enjoy!
4amWriter
/ March 27, 2012I know exactly what that leap feels like! I am sure it will bring out the best in you and your writing. I believe that dreams are made to be chased and caught, and for a lot of us it will be the toughest journey we ever take. But also the most rewarding.
Good luck!
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thank you, good luck to you on chasing your dreams – we can do it!!
barb19
/ March 27, 2012If you don’t take the risk, you will never know, and you will always wonder if you could have done it!
It may be a bumpy road you tread, but you have the determination and the passion to make it happen. All the best my friend.
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks a lot Barb!
Kourtney Heintz
/ March 27, 2012Lots of luck Victoria! This is the best time to take a risk. Before you have too many responsibilities and your decisions effect too many other lives. Congrats! Looking forward to hearing all about your daily writing life.
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks Kourtney
I will keep you updated!
xjustanotherteenblogger
/ March 28, 2012Good luck lovely! I’m sure I’m going to see your name on a book cover in the future! :]
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Thanks hun! I hope so
racheldeangelis
/ March 28, 2012Hooray for doing something crazy in pursuit of your dreams! When I first considered packing up all of my belongings and moving to China, I thought that sounded crazy…but now I’m here and enjoying it and I’m so glad I made a “crazy” decision. Here’s hoping that one day (not too far from now) you’ll be looking back on this feeling so grateful that you made a crazy decision as well!
I can’t wait to read about what happens next…
Victoria-writes
/ March 28, 2012Yay for crazy decisions! I hope mine turns out just as good! Thanks Rach
irenelefort
/ March 28, 2012You are doing the right thing by following your heart. However this adventure turns out you would be the richer for the experience. Its the kind of thing many people dream of but are terrified of doing.
Victoria-writes
/ March 29, 2012Thanks Irene. The support on here has been amazing, I’m super grateful!
Rach @ This Italian Family
/ March 29, 2012You go, girl!! Way to follow your dreams!
Victoria-writes
/ March 29, 2012Thanks Rach
Literary Tiger
/ March 30, 2012You are doing something that I have always dreamed of doing. Huzzah for you. I came across your blog, and I’m glad I stopped by. Best of luck!
Victoria-writes
/ March 31, 2012Thanks LT and good luck on your journey too!
Jamie Raintree
/ March 30, 2012Victoria, I’m wishing you LOTS of luck! I think it’s amazing that you’ve committed entirely to your dream. Give it everything you’ve got!
Victoria-writes
/ March 31, 2012Thanks Jamie, I really appreciate that!
tedstrutz
/ April 1, 2012Good Luck!!!
Victoria-writes
/ April 2, 2012Thanks!
nrhatch
/ April 2, 2012So exciting, Vix! Every time I’ve leaped . . . the net has appeared . . . just in the nick of time.
Best of luck to you.
Victoria-writes
/ April 3, 2012Thanks Nancy! I hope the same happens to me
D...
/ April 6, 2012Good luck my friend. This is going to be such a lovely time in your life. It’s going to be a little scary, of course it will be, anything with any degree of uncertainty will be. But you’ll enjoy it if you just accept that anything can happen and whatever happens there is some reason for it. Life is filled with these sorts of things. Yay Vicky!!!
Victoria-writes
/ April 7, 2012Thanks D. Wise words as ever!