I have a job offer!

Well, it seems that just as soon as I return from Ireland and re-open my shop, I receive a job offer! I have been planning to switch gears for awhile, but have just been waiting to return from my extended trip to actively start job hunting. In addition to being an artist, I am also a social worker, and while I have enjoyed painting and being a biz owner, I have also missed social work and the rewards that helping others brings. My ultimate goal was to find a part-time social work job that would be meaningful, but would also have some flexibility -- and would help pay the bills too :). It seems that I may have found it -- and I am excited!

These last few years have been an incredible journey. I have had the opportunity to be creative, to learn about running a business and to step away from the hectic life I had before. I felt like I could put my son first, which is the most important thing of all. I do not really know what lies ahead, but I am hopeful that I can combine a social work career with maintaining a scaled back version of my Etsy shop -- and still travel too. And, of course, have time for my family and my son. Tall order? Yes! But I am determined to try. Maybe it is possible to have my cake and eat it too? We will see.

Felt cake photo courtesy of onenonly88's sweet little Etsy shop.