Comments on: Leaving Full-Time Blogging and Changes That Come With It

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:31:36 +0000

Good luck with the new job; you’ll have to tell us more about it. It sounds like there’s more than a little curiousity about what you’re doing now.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:15:27 +0000

Best of luck to you! Hopefully you will settle into a bit of a routine and not have to rush and spend so much.

By: Enrique S

Enrique S — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:11:45 +0000

Look at it in a positive light. You’ll have more interaction with real people, and might make some new friends. I’ve changed jobs several times, and I can usually find something positive to take from it. I just started blogging, and I don’t think that I could stand working from home full-time. I don’t think that I’m that disciplined.

By: Kristy @ Master Your Card

Kristy @ Master Your Card — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:04:25 +0000

First, congrats on the new job!

There’s nothing wrong with taking a shot at something you’ll enjoy a great deal. That’s what’s so great about being a freelance writer, you have the freedom to do whatever motivates you.

With regard to spending habits, it happens. Just because we’re pf bloggers doesn’t mean we’re immune to the psychological pull, we just realize it’s there. Sometimes we overcome it, sometimes not. But, the fact is, there is a learning curve when external forces come into play. I think once you get a routine down, you’ll be able to cut out those trips to Subway. Gas will still be up there, but that’s not so bad in the grand scheme of things, especially since you’re making more money.

By: shadox

shadox — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:04:17 +0000

I don’t think that there is anything wrong with changing your spending habits if your incomes levels have shifted. After all, most of us would reduce spending if were suddenly to earn less money. What’s wrong with increasing the amount of money you spend if you have more coming in?

By: Al

Al — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:38:25 +0000

So what kind of job did the lazy man get?

we are all curious :)

Alex P

By: mapgirl

mapgirl — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:28:01 +0000

Good luck with the new job!

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:12:10 +0000

@JD: herding goats is not low key at all.

By: J.D.

J.D. — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:33:52 +0000

HA!

Before I even clicked on the “some other full-time bloggers” link, I knew it had to go to me. It’s not that I revise a post 100 times. It’s that I revise posts for hours on end. It is a PROBLEM, and I know it. Just think of how much free time I could have if I didn’t do this. I could even write for Get FIT Slowly. :)

Believe it or not, I’ve actually thought about getting a job, too. But I want something low-key, like working in a bookstore or herding goats. Then I could come home and blog about it…

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:00:46 +0000

you are a slave to the man, man. you were gonna change the world, man, and now you’ve sold out, man. what happened to you, man? what a hypocrite to being a lazy man, man ;o)

By: Abigail

Abigail — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:36:13 +0000

I am with the last four comments… Nothing wrong with expanding your horizons. And recognizing that you’re overdoing it and stretched too thin, well that’s better than finding out only after you dropped the bal.

While it’s a tad mortifying for us alleged frugal folks to have consumerist leanings, hey we live in a materialistic society. And when we earn more — and work more — we get tired and our thoughts turn to rewards. Totally human, totally understandable. What’s important is that you saw it and are figuring out how to deal with it in a financially responsible way.

By: kosmo @ The Casual Observer

kosmo @ The Casual Observer — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:46:43 +0000

I’d suggest “independent freelance writer” as your title instead of “full-time blogger”. That’s what I call myself (when nobody is around to laugh)

By: Trevor @ Financial Nut

Trevor @ Financial Nut — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:22:42 +0000

That’s great. Good for you… when an opportunity comes, you have to take it. And it sounds like this is a great opportunity.

And don’t you just love those 5 dollar foot longs?! :)

By: Moneymonk

Moneymonk — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:09:30 +0000

You are still young and a little free spirited go out and challenge yourself!!!!!!!

No one can do the same thing forever

By: Canadian Finance

Canadian Finance — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:34:00 +0000

Congrats on the new job! Hope you find the time to fit everything in!