End of an Era

Well that is it….I have made the biggest step in my life (well since leaving the military). I have officially handed in my notice at my day job. It was with heavy heart too. Dont get me wrong the prospect of being  a lady of leisure does seem tempting but don’t think for one second this is what I am doing. Nor is this a decision I have come to lightly. The added pressure of the country being in recession hasn’t helped to make this new step any easier.

I have been working full time since I joined the RAF when I was 18 years old so quitting now two days before my birthday (23rd April – St George’s Day and William Shakespeare’s birthday/date of death) has been a huge step. I handed in my notice though without a moments hesitation.

I have for the last few months been working like crazy behind the scenes. I have a film lined up to start shooting (get me all lardy dah like), modelling shoots, not to mention the Australian tour and the Armed Forces day hosting. I have decided to leave as I realised I was no longer suited to this line of work. My day job has allowed me security but in return has held me back. I used it as an excuse not to push the boundaries I really wanted to. I turned down fantastic jobs overseas and in the UK because of it.

So today I walked into my boss’ office and apologised for what I was about to do, handed the notice in and left. I have to work a month’s notice but with the pending bank holidays it is no time at all. So from 21st May…I am a full time 100% entertainer and performer. No more ‘oh sorry I have work so I cant’. No more ‘work wouldnt approve sorry’. Now its do or die…or at least starve.

Ok not that severe. I have a place to live and you know what…I think I will be ok. No wait…I will be fantastic. Hell if it all goes tits  up (burlesque pun!) I can always get another job right?!