Seven years ago, I discovered blogger.com and started a journey which eventually moved and changed and morphed into the site you see here today. Over eight and a half years ago I started at the office that I currently work in now. I rarely talk about work and on a couple of occasions, people had the notion that I was a full-time freelance photographer, which is not the case. It’s simply amazing how time flies, how doors open and close in your life.
Three weeks ago, I handed in my resignation letter for my current job. It’s been something I have been thinking about for over a year now. And I’ve finally come to a point where I am fairly comfortable doing it. I would have done this in the spring, but there was a project here at work, which I wanted to see through before leaving the company, which in turn is why updates have been so infrequent on the site. Now the project is coming to a close and so is my time here, which is odd and exciting . Don’t get me wrong, I’m totally scared at the propect of being unemployed, but I’m totally excited at the various possibilities that lay ahead of me. When I tell someone that I’m leaving my job, usually the first question is about what I’ll be doing next. When I tell people that I don’t know the answer to that, I usally get blank stares, which equates to their surprise at my choice to leave without having something firm waiting for me at the other end of the tunnel. Other people ask if I am gonna do photography full time, and my answer to that is usually an immediate no. Sure it probably makes the most sense, but at the same time, I don’t wanna kill that passion by making it work.
So the great beyond lies ahead, I must admit, I do have a job lead that I’m working on, but I’m also excited at the prospect of having the time to work on some personal projects.
My last day as a working joe is Friday, August 17th. The following day, I turn 33 and start at the beginning of the rest of my life.
Hopefully now I’ll have time to start posting again.
Good for you and Good Luck!
If I ever get married again, you can be the photographer!
I’ve been dreaming of doing the same but never had the guts to pull it off
Best of luck!
Cudos Rannie!
i really like the idea of having the option to leave behind required work in order to explore new opportunities. not many can do so and I am so glad to hear someone does
Good luck with everything Rannie, I’m wishing you all the best with whatever comes next.
Good luck dude
Best of Luck Rannie
good luck! i have done a very similar thing and feel very optimistic about it. i can’t wait to see what else you get up to.
Hey Rannie, good luck! I’m sure you’ll succeed at whatever you try
Hi Rannie…Greg here, remember the flip from Cali…haven’t read ya in a few years but I’m back in the blogosphere (kinda). Seems I’m not the only one going through big changes in life! I wish you all the best in whatever new opportunities come your way…you’re one talented mofo so go out and give ‘em hell. You can do it kid. KIT
woo-hoo, you go boy! Good luck to you!!
i have your page automatically open on my mind food tab. your photography is great and your site shows your personability. congrats on quitting your job – i did the exact same thing last month (right around my birthday) and though new is sometimes uncomfortable i am embracing the uncertainty … the gifts that have resulted are better than i imagined … best wishes to you dear man.