I never thought I’d be writing this post. Well, I knew it would come but the waiting was testing my patience.
I’ve been keeping a secret for a few weeks now because a) I didn’t think it was real life and b) I needed to give myself some time to adjust. While the adjusting part is still alive and well I wanted to add some context to my “silence,” both here and on social media.
You guys…I got a job! Right before Thanksgiving I accepted an offer at a digital marketing agency in Tampa. It happened very fast…faster than I expected based on previous interviews. I have a million and one thoughts/questions/feelings about life (present and future), but we’ll save the saga and details for another post. Right now, I’m so grateful for a start. For a chance. For experience. For money (low on the totem pole but still relevant). For the opportunity to learn from talented people.
My presence online and on social media correlates with my energy and focus, so it’s safe to say both have been lacking. I have no doubt that I’ll get into a blogging/Instagram routine, but for right now my posts will likely be more sporadic. I’m not going anywhere so just buckle in for a new chapter…and a learning curve without a set end-date!
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I didn’t expect getting a job to solve all of my worries about life. I’d argue that it added a few big ones! I cry, journal and pray like it’s a side-gig because it’s in my nature to want immediacy. I do have faith that there are more good “things” waiting ahead, so the challenge is (still) to savor the now. To appreciate every stage without comparing or needing X to be happy. Life isn’t, and never was, half bad.
I want to thank you all for your continual support…no matter the topic! Your emails, comments and feedback have been such a comfort. I know I’ve shared some deeper (arguably darker) posts and while I’ve tried to spin things nicely, I for one am so excited for more positivity.
So…yay for a job! Yay for Christmas in T-13 days! Yay for getting my foot in the door. Here’s to a helluva lot of learning.
Have a great week!
xo
Em
Congrats congrats!!!
Kaitlin @ CA Enless Summer recently posted…72 Hours in San Francisco Bay
Congrats on the job!!
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Ahhh congratulations! I’m so happy for you! And yeah, maybe he job won’t fix all your worries or answer all your questions, but it certainly helps with some things. ? So proud of you!
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So so excited for you <3
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYyy
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YAY YAY YAY!!! Congrats friend and I know you are going to be so successful…GO YOU! XOXO
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Congratulations on the new job! And welcome to the fun world of digital :) I just started a new job in digital (kind of marketing, but more on the mobile side) and it’s awesome.
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YAYY!!! Congratulations sweetheart! A workin’ girl, look out world! ;)
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CONGRATULATIONS EMILY!! I am so beyond happy for you! And how awesome that it is in Tampa?! Yay for getting your foot in the door :)
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So happy for you! Congrats!!
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SO FREAKING HAPPY FOR YOU. That is all.
Congrats! So happy for you lady. :)
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Yay congrats!! A great start to a new chapter :)
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OOH wow, praise the LORD! What a wonderful Christmas gift. <3
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Congrats dude! Best wishes for you and I know you’re going to crush your new gig.
Congrats! Getting my first job was such a great feeling!
Congrats! That’s awesome news. I hope it turns out to be everything you’ve hoped for :)
Yay congratulations! What a way to close out 2016 :)
Diana @ Live Lean Eat Green recently posted…Running Reflections + Weekly Workouts
Congrats lady! What an exciting feeling :)
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Oh yay yay yay! I’m so happy for you Emily! Reading your title got me worried because I thought you might be leaving your blog behind you. But this is so so good.
Megan recently posted…How to survive your first week at work
Thank you, Megan! Yes, the title could have been misleading. Not getting rid of me yet :)
Yay, congrats lady! You deserve something to throw your passion and spunky outlook into! So happy for you!
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That means so much- thank you!
SO SO SO happy for you girl!!! Seriously cannot wait to hear more about it!
Thank you so much, Kaila! xo
Congratulations on the new job, girl! How exciting!
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Thank you, Kristy!
congratulations. i am so happy for you ! and so awesome that you have all these posts to look back on in 20 years when you are like ick remember when i couldn’t WAIT to have a job…LOL. best of luck…and OMG what are you gonna wear :)~
Haha- you’re so right ;) Thank you for your continued support!
Oh- and I wore black pants, heels and a peplum shirt.
Congrats!!
Hoping all goes well as you transition and learn and get used to the working world. :-)
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Thank you, Catherine! A transition is a good way to put it…still in the thick of it :)
Yay!!!!! Congratulations!! Wishing you all the best in this new journey! Hard work and a great attitude will get you far!
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Thank you so much, Mollie! I appreciate your kind words.
Congratulations on the new job! I’ve been reading (silently) for a while and praying for you. What a great Christmas gift! :-)
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That means so much to me, Ellie. Thank you for your kind words!
So glad I read this because I have been wondering where you went and hoping everything was ok! Congratulations on the new job, girlfriend!!!
Liz! Thank you so much for your comment. I will eventually find a balance with Instagram and this new routine ;)
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