So I’ve made it through my first week at Federated Media. . .
Ask me a year ago if I thought I could have a job like this and I would have laughed. I really believed that the business world wouldn’t want me. I convinced myself to be a “starving artist” of sorts and set out pursuing creative endeavors only.
As crazy a time that was for me a year ago, it did lead me to start this blog. I felt so inspired after planning my wedding and didn’t want the creativity to just die. Like many of you, I read Blog, Inc. and thought maybe there was a way to start a new career writing, photographing, designing. I knew it wasn’t a get rich quick gig (don’t we all).
And then I reached a point, where I was really unhappy. Unhappy I couldn’t contribute to our family. Unhappy all my friends were working at great jobs. And unhappy that I couldn’t see a realistic career ahead of me. So I applied here and there, at first only to other blogs. I started contributing DIYs to Brit + Co which was fun but didn’t pay. Doing a lot of work for gratis can start to take a toll after a while.
It wasn’t until I started working with Crane & Canopy that things started to turn around. I found a great mentor in their marketing director who showed kindess when not too many others did. From just a quick afternoon coffee date, I realized I needed to redefine my goals.
And it was shortly after that I discovered the perfect job on Design Lovefest. I admit, I hesitated for two weeks before I applied. A part of me still felt under-accomplished for my age and education. But thank goodness something inside pushed me to apply. . .
So here I am a week in to the new job. Yes it’s been hard to juggle the blog and work, I’m pretty tired as I am writing this. But somehow this will all pay off. I can’t see how things will turn out yet, but I have a feeling that working at this amazing company and continuing my blog will spark something. If anything I get to help amazing bloggers, big and small, earn a living. And that makes me happy.
I am sooooo very proud of you! I know that sometimes its hard to see in ourselves what others can see so clearly. You are an amazingly talented young woman and I am very happy & proud to call you my daughter-in-law! :)
Good for you, Camille! You are going to be amazing on both fronts!
I can’t wait to see you tomorrow–you have to tell me all about your new gig!!
Congrats! The work/blog balance can definitely be tricky to figure out, but you’ll get there :-)
That’s exciting you found the perfect job for you! Can’t wait to hear more about it. Oh and I love that graphic! What a gorgeous photo :)
That job sounds amazing! I’m so happy for you!
Hey isn’t it Saturday lol? But yes excited to see you and meet your team :)
Aw thank you!!!
Thanks Bekah!
And when things start to get crazy, I’m getting advice from you, Emily and Lauren :)
Thanks Alyssa! I love photography flowers, may become a big hobby!
Thank you Christie!
So exciting! I’m very happy for you. I dream of blogging more and more because it’s so fulfilling, even though it is time consuming with a full time job. I wish you all the best. Sounds like great things will happen to you!
Carmen
And I’ll be happy to give it!
Thanks Carmen that’s so sweet! Definitely let me know if you start blogging and have questions. I’m still settling in since I haven’t hit my year mark yet.