I used to be a high flying Human Resources bod. Then one day, sat amongst the pile of handbags that I’d accumulated (some still with tags on, after 2 years!!), I wondered how I’d ended up in a job I didn’t love.
I wondered how I’d become so obsessed by money and status. I looked over at my wee pooch; Jade the Jack Russell and realised she loved me no matter what my earnings were and no matter what my job title was. As long as I fed her, walked her and loved her, she loved me.
So, much to my husband’s horror, I jacked the job in. It would be a lie to say I love making jewellery and coaching so much that I’ve never looked back. At times, I’ve weeped about having very little money, at times I’ve got stressed about working 22 hour days near Christmas and at times, I’ve been a real old self pitying prune.
However, after ignoring the experts, who said I shouldn’t mention my dog and perhaps I should make cushions instead as the profit margin is higher (I have no desire to sew), I’m back on form.
I hope if you’ve ever felt uncertain about the direction you’ve wanted to take or the person that you’ve become that you’ll see something in this tale and realise that anything is possible. Sometimes you’ll hear the word ‘No’ and sometimes you can’t buy new shoes. There’s a big BUT though, you won’t have a meanie boss and you can go and sit in Rudding Park drinking exotic teas – what could be better?