Greetings Escapees!
We would like to hear your story of escape. Your escape may be completed, in progress, or contemplated. In 2 – 3 paragraphs please describe what you did before, what you are doing now, and why you are doing it.
Feel free to include plugs about your business, URL, tweeter links, etc. This is shameless self promotion time.
All postings may be used on this site, in future audio/video podcasts, ebooks, or print books. If we use your story beyond the web site, we will check with you first in case you are now a multi-millionaire and no longer want the attention.
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The Road Less Traveled
For over seven years, I worked in Tuscaloosa, Alabama organizing trade shows for a manufacturing company. While it was a great job when I first started. However, I didn’t think I would stay in Tuscaloosa for so long, but life had gotten in the way. While I learned an incredible wealth of knowledge about sales, marketing and trade shows, the workload had changed drastically, and I was miserable.
When I got married in 2004, we knew that Alabama was not the place that would sustain our family, and we moved to Raleigh, North Carolina. Everyone though we were crazy. After all, I had a full time job with benefits, including health insurance. I remember the day I brought in my resignation. On one hand, I was thrilled at the prospect of stepping out there on our own, and yet there was so much fear to step away from what was familiar.
My husband and I started our own writing business, Cutter’s Word, http://www.cuttersword.com as well as our personal blog, http://www.loverollson.wordpress.com. We have thrived in our work and in our community, and we know that we made the best decision.
Having flexibility during the day has been invaluable, and we work hard to accomplish the goals of our clients with a personal and creative touch. We are living our passion by working with other businesses and organizations in their marketing needs, helping others find their voice, telling stories that affect our community, inspiring others, and we can’t ask for anything more.
For more information or if you have additional questions, please feel free to email me at megan.cutter@gmail.com.
Warm regards,
Megan
I am an escapee – 6 years ago I worked as an ad exec in London commuting two hours every day and wondering why on earth I did it just to pay for my miniscule rental flat. It’s not that I didn’t like my job, I just didn’t want to climb the greasy career ladder and spend my days dealing with backstabbing politics. (And there’s a lot of that in the creative industries!!)
So I switched to Glasgow and started my own business as a virtual assistant. The uplift in property prices enabled me to start my own business and be my own boss. I got the challenge I needed without all the politics. I get to wear jeans to the office everyday, and my office is literally right next door to my house – so no commute. The flexibility that being a VA afforded me means I can literally work from anywhere, all I need is an internet connection. I can honestly say it’s the best job I’ve ever had. For clients, it means they get the dedicated support they need to run their business – without having to hire staff.
For people interested in becoming a VA: http://www.societyofvirtualassistants.co.uk
For clients wanting to use a VA: http://www.virtuallysorted.com
Thanks,
Caroline
Virtually Sorted
The Hexagon Building
674 Pollokshaws Road
Glasgow G41 2QE
Tel: 0141 423 8255
Member of: http://www.societyofvirtualassistants.co.uk
I escaped almost by default!!! I was on the road to entrepreneurship when I was laid off!!! This was a blessing in disguise! In Dec 2006 I realized my dream and I registered for a coaching school in NYC. On Jan 4, 2007 I was laid off and given a package. Basically goodbye and here’s your money! When I got home that night I received the letter of confirmation for my coaching school. Serendipity! I haven’t looked back or joined the 9-5 world again!
Now I’m a certified (hooray!) small business coach. I love to work with up-and coming entrepreneurs, holistic practitioners, and helping professional create and/or expand their business vision and technology. My phone rings off the hook for consultations! Working with my clients is my daily joy.
Call me for a free (yes I said free with me and my expertise) 30 minute complimentary consultation to see if we should begin a coaching relationship!
Have a great week!!
Crystal
Coaching With Crystal
coachingwithcrystal@yahoo.com
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/coachingwithcrystal