I quit my job.
I quit my full time, 9-5, steady, consistent, and (yes also) life-giving job this week.
I quit to be here full time. To invest in blogging. To be an entrepreneur. To spend more time connecting with you and cranking out quality content. I quit my job to follow my dreams.
It is a mixture of emotions as you may expect. I am THRILLED out of my mind and super excited to see what the Lord has in store for Oak + Oats as I walk into this next season yet I also feel CRAZY for jumping head first into the world of entrepreneurship and am trying hard to pray through the lies that I don’t have what it takes to make it.
This season has been one of growth & change. It has forced me to rely on the Lord in new ways. Pushing into Him deeper as Bruce and I talk about our future, our plans, and our finances. We’ve looked at budgets, we set goals, we made sacrifices and it has all led up to this.
I’ve been busy.
Too busy and that is when I knew something needed to change. I looked at everything that filled my schedule and prayed about what needed to go. While my full time job has brought dear, dear friendships into my life and has been a great place to work these last four years, overwhelmingly I knew that it was what needed to go. I still will be working there until June 4th as I have some commitments and I want to finish well. I’m a lucky gal because all those coworkers are cheering me on as I make this transition (although they’ll miss me) but I know it isn’t always so easy to walk away from a job with good feelings.
Things will change around here, just not yet.
I’m planning on finishing well, taking a break, and dreaming BIG things. Thanks for sticking around through it all. Some of you have been here since 2010 when I started my blog on a whim and have been through all the growth & transition! There is more to come & I promise it’s going to be good because I’ll have more time to invest in YOU!!! Are you ready for the journey?
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xoxo, elizabeth
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Congrats! How exciting!
Congratulations!! This is my dream!! Here’s to sticking to it – maybe I’ll be joining you some day!
I got goose bumps as I read this for two reasons…one I’m SO HAPPY for you! Oh my goodness, that is just so exciting!! And two, my husband and I had a conversation revolving around this exact topic just this week. Because you’re right – it’s exciting on one hand, but it’s a big step of faith. We concluded it’s all about listening to God and knowing His timing, and I think it’s no coincidence that you posted this today. I am so encouraged and I can’t WAIT to see where all your blog goes!!!
I love this! Yes! Those conversations are crazy and fun and overwhelming! I am so glad you guys are on the journey too! YAY! Oh thanks so much!
Yay! That’s such an exciting thing. Congratulations on your new adventures!
AMAAAZZZING!!! seriously could NOT be more excited happy + grateful FOR you. you are a treasure of a friend + i’m cheering you on!! xoxoxo
Thank you dear friend! You’re amazing!
Yay! Congratulations!! That’s a huge step. My boyfriend and I are looking at our budget and future right now as well. Unfortunately it looks like I’m going to have to get a job, but hopefully it’s only for a little while so I can focus on blogging full time!
Yes! Don’t worry – I’ve been blogging since 2010 and been working at my job for the last four years! You can totally grow your blog while working and it is okay if it takes some time! XOXO
Rock on, friend! I’m so excited for you!!!
Thanks so much Gretchen!
This is SO exciting to read Elizabeth!! I made this step last year, before I thought I was ready, but it was God’s timing and amazing things are happening now because of it, I just had to be patient 😉 Your blog is gorgeous, one I always come back to, and I think you will go great places when you have more time to devote to it!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you! It is so encouraging to have so many of you respond since it is so nerve wrecking to jump all the way in!
Beth! I’m so excited for you! You are a rockstar! So proud of you!
Thanks so much Sam! I really couldn’t do this without you!
OMG! I am so excited for you! Couldn’t be for a more deserving person! I am so excited to see what the Lord has in store for you! You have such amazing talent!
Thank you Tilley! You are so very sweet! I’m so thankful for you!