Quit my job and write full-time

I’m on my way to doing this. I’m freelancing, and I’m applying for part time editing jobs. I know that’s not the same as writing, per se, but it’s in the right industry at least, and it’s good experience. If I don’t get the editing job, I will definitely ask to freelance for this publication. And even if I do get the editing job, I will ask. Why? Because I was never meant to be a secretary and because I have a masters’ degree in writing, and I’m going to use it! I just have to remind myself: I’m on my way! I’m making progress. Just gotta keep going. :)

Quit my job and write fulltime.

I am about to quit my first real job and pump my novel out. Totally commercial plot but for a first novel, it has to be to make anykind of money. Working for anyone, even after less than a year, if it’s not for a good cause is just soul-destroying.

So hear’s my question-I’ve can afford to do this, and have always been a writer just a lazy one. HOw bad will this be if i give up this 9-5, to pursue my writing and end up go go dancing at a dive bar?

I walked into the office beaming from ear to ear. My boss looked like he was about to leave. There were a lot of people moving around and were in the way but I somehow found my way to the boss, stuck out the envelope, and said, “Hi Mike, this is my resignation letter.” He looked shocked and the shock turned to anger. He told me to come into his office and close the door.

He tried to make me feel bad for leaving and said, “But this is the busiest time of year for us. I know you had some trouble with being late and…you’re letting your teammates down.” I just kept on smiling. I knew he was BSing me because we were overstaffed anyway with 4 people working in one cubical. He asked me what I was going to do and I said to start off I would try freelance writing the poetry found in greeting cards.

I told him ever since I went to the hospitol (for having a life-threatening reaction to some medicine) my priorities changed. He didn’t really listen to this and was so caught up in the fact that I was quiting he could care less about how I rearranged my life to make it a happier, fulfilling one. He gave me lip service and said, “Well I wish you the best of luck in the future.” His expression didn’t match his words. He looked like he got hit by a 2X4.

I know I’m not the best writer but I’m going to do everything I can to improve. I have “Read 52 books in 52 weeks” on my 43things list mainly because I want to see how other people write and to gain any other tips. I found that on really bad days hanging out at Barnes & Nobel really destresses me. I just love everything about writing and words.

This will be the hardest and most rewarding job I’m going to have.

I have the resignation letter to my boss all typed out. It says:

November 8, 2005

Dear Mike McCormick:

Thank you for the opportunity to work for Student Activities. I have learned a lot during my time here. I truly appreciate your guidance during my time employed.

I have decided to focus on writing fulltime. My decision to pursue a different career holds no relation to my experiences here at Student Activities. I thoroughly enjoyed my time employed here and would recommend the experience to anyone looking for a fair and rewarding job.

However the time has come for me to move on. This letter is to formally announce my resignation from Student Activities starting today.

Regards,

I don’t plan on working there any more days. I don’t want to waste my time doing something I know I don’t want to do. I know it’s crazy to quit my job in college. You would think I’m a money hungry kid. Like I said to my friend, “I’d rather be poor and happy than rich and unhappy.”

I’m gonna drop the letter off in my boss’ mailbox tomarrow. No turning back. I’ll write what happens after that.

I need to pay for college and having a job is pretty much my only option. I’ve applied for many scholarships but I never got them and I don’t want to apply for loans and have to pay it back. I’m working now for my college as a student activities member but I honestly don’t want to work under anyone. I know I’m not the best writer but not having a job to learn how to write and actually write would be the best thing for me.

I’ve loved to write ever since I was in elementary school. I know I want to write and having a job that has nothing to do with my passion seems counter-productive. My job is really good and the people are really nice but I don’t want to work in a cubical all my life. I don’t know how my mom does it.

Maybe for now I should only have a job to pay for college and constantly apply for scholarships. I would hate to go through college and never have written anything worthwhile. For now I’ll plan to squeeze in some writing time. That sounds awful to me though since it’s really all I ever want to do.

I dunno. I want to have joy in my writing and I wonder if committing myself to writing full-time could rob me of it. I don’t want it to ever be a chore, although I admit that finishing my novel was a grind for a while.

Whatever. I want it to be my living so I can stop having to put up with getting up at 6am for minimum wage.