It has been awhile since I posted and before I get back into the swing of things… I wanted to give you guys a quick life update. As many of you know, I work in TV News. It is the only thing I have ever done. I majored in communications, interned at CNN New York and got a job 4 months after graduating at the ABC affiliate in Tallahassee. It has been 16 amazing years in a career I truly loved. Which is why it is still crazy for me to even say this…
I quit my job.
The past year has been a very busy one for me work-wise. The election, a minor hurricane, the Pulse nightclub shooting and the death of Fidel Castro (a biggie in the South Florida news market). It meant a lot of long days, late nights and weekends at work. Which never bothered me before, since those breakers are normally few and far between and are simply part of my job. This time, however, I noticed a change. I had an unsettling feeling.
I tried to ignore it. I told myself I have the perfect TV job. I was a manager. I worked 9-6. I had nothing to complain about. But I kept noticing little things. Like how late I got home. Or not being able to take days off when my kids had no school since my boss was already off. Last minute schedule changes. News things. Things that would never change.
My whole world
There are few things more terrifying than leaving a well-paying, secure job. I had to think about what was worse: leaving and realizing I made a mistake or never trying? I didn’t want to wonder once my kids were grown if I could have been there more if I would have just tried out a ‘regular’ job.
I didn’t want to have any regrets. The words ‘New Job’ was displayed front and center on my vision board. I put out feelers and started networking. I ended up being offered an amazing opportunity with a PR company and it just felt right. So I quit.
Leaving my job was bittersweet. I really loved the people I work with and I loved news. But I was ready to learn something new and I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter!
Best of luck!! I know how difficult the decision has been, I have left and come back and left again…I can’t quite shake the TV life, but I love being a freelancer because of the freedom I have… I am so excited for your next adventure, sending well wishes and good vibes!! Xoxo
Thank you! SO far I am loving the change, I never say never.. but I think I am out for good! 😉
So glad to have another TV friend on the other side!
YES! And I am totally going to be calling you for a lunch date soon!!
I think we need to start a group of ex-TV newswomen who found out that there IS life after TV news … a very good life as a matter of fact.
#ONWARD
Good luck on your next adventure! I used to work par time in retail and then I quit to be a stay at home parent. It was hard at first as I was so used to having interaction with people every day, but now I can’t imagine leaving my baby! I have found ways to get out with her so I can still get interaction with other people and no longer miss working.
That’s great! So happy you found what works for your family! 🙂
Change is often terrifying, but if you’re not 100% happy with what you are doing, it’s entirely worth it. You are so brave to have taken that step and to have decided to do what’s best for you! Because, hey! You can always get back on the TV wagon when/if the time is right again.
I graduated from college in 2016 with a degree in Communications & Media and I recently made a big change to move out of NYC and take the summer off before jumping into my next journey (bit.ly/changepriorities). It’s nice to hear that no matter where we are in life, change is inevitable and being open to it will bring us great happiness. You are an inspiration!
Wishing you all the best,
Taylor (thesprinkle.tayloramead.com)
YES! It is never too late to make a change.. it just may be a bit scarier! ha! I can say that one week in I am so happy I decided to go for it!
Best of luck !! When one door closed for you… 100 of opportunities open for you ! That’s what my experience is !! So stay positive and happy !! P.S. i love your whole world
Congrats on your new job!! Definitely put you and your family first. Wishing you the best!
Congrats on going after a new job you really want!!
I am impressed by your courage. Realizing that we only have one chance at parenting and making a decision for the good of your children is to be applauded. Good luck on your journey!
Congrats! It’s scary, but also so liberating.
Congratss, & all the best for your new beginning 🙂
Love to read your blog, so keep it up here too.