December 13, 2024
Chicago 12, Melborne City, USA
Dear Diary

A Moment of Reflection

Yesterday marked the 3 year anniversary of the day I finally walked out on my full time job for good.

It was a scary thing to do, but I’ve not regretted it for a second since. I won’t repeat myself as I went a bit soppy last year thanking you for your support, but sometimes it’s nice to stop and reflect on what you’ve achieved.

I celebrated yesterday by drinking cocktails and watching several episodes of Poirot followed by the Antiques Roadshow, a perfect Sunday afternoon, I’m sure you’ll agree!

Being in a celebratory mood I’ve decided to give you all a 20% discount on everything in the Retro Chick shop. You just need to message me after purchase and I’ll invoice you less the 20%!

I’ll leave the offer open for 2 weeks till the 6th December, and don’t forget that until the end of November you can still get 10% off at Aspire Style using the code RETROCHICK and 10% off a snazzy new do at Flint Hair by mentioning you saw them on Retro Chick!

So, if you want a new party frock then you can grab this silk chiffon Mulberry Dress for Ā£74.99 Ā£60 (clickety click the pictures to go straight there..)

Or if you’re chilly this vintage jacket would be Ā£19.99 Ā£16

Lovely 1960s patent leather court shoes will be Ā£19.99 Ā£16

Or treat yourself to some new Christmas decorations for Ā£4.99 Ā£4


Well, you get the idea. 20% off, not hard to work out! I hope you find something to tickle your fancy….

22 Comments

  • Laura Connell November 22, 2010

    Congratulations. It takes a lot of courage to pursue your dream and you seem to be reaping the rewards. Keep going and I’ll keep reading!

    • Retro Chick November 22, 2010

      Well, I’m much happier anyway! I always get a bit reflective at this time of year, I’m a totally different person now!

  • steph November 22, 2010

    Well done! It’s a brave thing to leave a steady job for uncertainty but your mental health is much more important, I wasn’t quite as brave but I moved jobs 3 yrs ago too and it’s the best thing I ever did, must have been something in the water back then! Here’s to a successful future, Steph x

    • Retro Chick November 22, 2010

      I wasn’t brave so much as at the end of my tether! I think there must have been something going round.

      I’m glad you’re happier too!

  • Fashion Limbo November 22, 2010

    yeeeeaaahy, congratulations on being you!!! Love reading your posts, you are doing a fantastic job and cannot recommend your site enough. Huge hug xxx

    • Retro Chick November 22, 2010

      Ah, you’re lovely! šŸ˜€

      That’s so sweet! Hugs right back!

  • Elizabeth @ rosalilium November 22, 2010

    Hello! I have just found your blog – looks fab!
    I am about to start a similar adventure myself. My mental health is much more important to me than the safety of the regular wage packet, and I really want to follow my dreams – the big ones as well as the small ones.

    • Retro Chick November 22, 2010

      Thank you! šŸ˜€

      Yes, I think you have to be realistic, but it’s important to be happy and not let life get in the way of your dreams

  • kerry November 22, 2010

    *claps* Well done, you have certainly been an inspiration to me, I have loved reading your blog for several months now. A HUGE well done to you. I still haven’t quite found a way to leave the day job behind but it is work in process. Well done on sunday arvo cocktails! Well deserved I say! x

    • Retro Chick November 22, 2010

      Well thank you!

      I think I wouldn’t normally recommend most people just march out of their job 6 weeks before Christmas with no idea what they’re going to do next, it was a bit of an extreme situation for me! Planning ahead and preparing for it is great though. Good luck!

  • Franca November 22, 2010

    Congratulations! It’s great that it’s all worked out for you!

  • kerry November 22, 2010

    hello, it’s Kerry again, I was so eager to post that I came via facebook and not my new blog!I’m just posing again to put some context behind the ‘inspiration’ part of my previous comment. I commented on your facebook page that I had been thinking of blogging for ages (when you were judging the Simple teen bloggers) and you told me to go for it, so several months later I have finally got my vintage bottom into action! Hoorah! So lovely to be back writing again.

    • Retro Chick November 22, 2010

      Really?

      Lordy! That’s fan dabby dozy! It’s nice to know someone listens to me šŸ˜‰

      Your blog is wonderful, I’s so glad you did it!

  • kerry November 22, 2010

    ‘posing’?? I meant ‘posting’! lol x

  • Bruce Partington-Plans November 22, 2010

    Congratulations, I’ve just given you a little blogging award too:

    http://eclecticephemera.blogspot.com/2010/11/awards-time.html

  • Style Eyes November 22, 2010

    Well done to you. It is nearly 2 years (I think) since I left my job to start blogging, so glad I did and so glad you did too – love reading your blog.

  • Penny Dreadful Vintage November 22, 2010

    Congratulations chick, and I hope I’ll be joining you one day!

  • Angela Deaton November 22, 2010

    I also walked out on my full time job two years ago!! It has been quite a road but I love it!!

    XX

  • Leanne November 22, 2010

    Congratulations and good luck for the foreseeable future =)

  • LandGirl1980 November 23, 2010

    Bravo! Bravo! Nothing like being true to yourself – whilst poking evil bosses in the eye. Hard.

  • ReeRee Rockette November 23, 2010

    I’ve also quit mu job and hope to have the same feelings you do in three years!

  • Denise @ Swelle November 24, 2010

    I wise decision indeed! Well done, you’ve worked hard and it shows. ā™„

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