Comments on: Quitting the Man: 85 Days Since Freedom

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:03:52 +0000

Hi, Victoria. Just a quick comment to say (in case I haven’t yet) how much I enjoy your sharing and documenting of your process. I find it so fascinating to see how you are doing post-taking the leap, because it gives me an idea of what things might come up in May (since I alternate between thinking life will be perfect, hee, or everything will fall apart because I will spend my time doing nothing or everything but work). Anyway, thank you.

Oh! Also, your posts gave me the idea to schedule the entire month of May for freaking out and doing fun stuff – so that when I start to panic, I remember that I gave myself a month. Much thanks! (And I am excited to listen to your call recording this weekend!)
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By: Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:56:24 +0000

@Bridget – Thank you for reminding me that documenting this transition is helpful…sometimes it’s so hard to see that, you know? And I’d *love* to hear your ideas for rejuvenating – I’m about to send you a DM so that we can connect!

@Lydia – Thank you for your encouragement! And, I can imagine how frustrating it would be to feel like you’re not getting it but not knowing why. Argh! Do you have any friends who are knitters, who might be able to pick up on what’s going awry by watching you knit? Or perhaps getting a touch of help at a local yarn shop? Just throwing that out there because of course I want you to be able to enjoy it…but maybe that’s more of an investment (time- and energy-wise) than you care to make at this point. Here’s hoping it magically clicks for you with ease! xo

By: Lydia, Clueless Crafter

Lydia, Clueless Crafter — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:49:26 +0000

Victoria it sounds like you are making huge, courageous leaps! I like the energy you’re creating, taking chances and sharing them with your readers. On the knitting front, I have been trying to pick it up but find it frustrating. I don’t have the rhythm yet, so I feel tense and self aware at my ineptitude. I’ve even watched numerous videos and for the life of me am doing something wrong that I cannot figure out. And to think that I thought I would pick it up with the snap of a finger. I’m just a bit envious that you find comfort in the needles!
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By: Bridget Pilloud

Bridget Pilloud — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:25:35 +0000

I am really super-excited for you. I deeply appreciate you documenting your process, because that’s going to make it easier for others who also need to quit the man.
I’ve got some ideas for you to rejuvenate yourself, so you don’t feel like you’re draggin’. Maybe we can find some time to talk this week?
hang in there-

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:39:23 +0000

@Archan – thanks for your encouragement and prayers!

@Alicia – Ooh…yay for city girl energy! Thanks!

@Amna – Not annoying at all. In fact, it really helps put things in perspective for me. It’s so easy to get tunnel vision when I’m head-down and wallowing in the stuck. But you reminded me that this is what I was wishing for 3 months ago, and it’s really helped me to feel gratitude in spite of the difficulty. I’m so glad you said what you said. :)

By: Amna

Amna — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:39:57 +0000

I literally lol’d at this – kick your stuff in the nuts! That’ll teach it!!

Looking forward to your call coming up. Also, would it be annoying to say that I’m a teeny bit envious of where you are right now? I mean, I know you’re in the thick of the struggle to create all this stuff and make it happen, and it can be really really hard. But I am dreaming of being three months post quitting my job and being in this kind of situation. :) Wishing you enjoyment and safety and progress and replenishment.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:48:19 +0000

Hi Dear! I’m signed up for your call and looking forward to it.

And here’s some extra city girl energy to help kick your stuff in the nuts :)

By: Archan Mehta

Archan Mehta — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:02:10 +0000

Well, Victoria, thanks for tracking your progress (so far, so good) and sharing with your readers.

It gladdens my heart to know there are brave souls like you in this world: you had the courage of your convictions to quit your day job and seek self-employment. We will pray things will work out for you.

Yes, the progress is slow; life is full of ups and down; but hang in there, Victoria, and keep your chin up.

You should consider yourself lucky you are no longer employed in a dead end job. Many people can’t even figure out what to do with their career and end up slaving away for life at a job they don’t like.
Such people make the sacrifice just so they can pay the bills and stay afloat. Best wishes to you.