Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes….
June 5, 2008 by Deb
Filed under Freelance Writing
I always said I would only leave the world of freelancing if the perfect job came along. Tonight I have a bittersweet announcement to make. Sweet because I found the perfect job, bitter because it won’t allow me as much time here.
Let me explain.
I accepted the position of Community Manager for Blog Talk Radio. It’s a job allowing me to do everything I love – write, blog and social networking. To be honest, I didn’t agonize over this decision too long because I knew from the minute I saw the gig, it would be perfect.
I’m not leaving you. I’ll still be around. Jodee is getting a promotion and will be running the joint in my absence. She’ll also be blogging beyond her list of leads so you’ll still get really good advice from a pro. Plus we will probably hire another columnist – but more about that at a later date.
I’m going to miss the freedom of freelancing but I’m also going to enjoy being able to focus on one job for one client. I’m also going to like knowing exactly how much is coming in each month. The beauty part is I can still work from my home office. I’ll be giving this new job my all, but I’ll still be visiting you here during the off hours.
Congratulations to Jodee. I didn’t hesitate one iota before offering her the keys to the kingdom and she didn’t hesitate one iota before accepting. She loves you guys as much as I do and I know you’ll see good stuff from her!
Wow, congrats Deb. It sounds like the perfect job.
How exciting! Congratulations! Does this mean you’re quitting all your network blogs, too?
Hope to still see you around – lots!
Hugs!
Congrats to you both! That’s exciting news, I’m sure you’ll both do well.
Congratulations! Sounds very, very cool. When the right opportunity comes along you can do nothing better than jump.
Way to go.
That’s fabulous news, congratulations!
Congratulations on your new job!
This blog is a great service to many people!
I’m sure you’ll enhance the Blog Talk Radio neighborhood too.
Congratulations…you can’t beat a predictable monthly income
Congrats, Deb! And congrats to Jodee
Cheers,
Dana
I look forward to seeing how it goes jodee.
Congratulations Deb
Congratulations on the great new job Deb and the promotion Jodee!
I’m happy for you, Deb. Congratulations!
@Jodee>> I’ll try to be more active like I was before, and support you like I supported (and still support) Deb. I’ve no doubt FWJ is in really good hands.
Congrats on the new job (Jodee too)!
Wow! This is exciting news! Congrats to Deb & Jodee!:)
Congrats! What a perfect gig (and you get to work from home–yeahhhh!) Congrats to Jodee too!
Thanks for a great blog!
Wow, Deb! Totally exciting news.
You work so hard and it is great to see you movin’ on up.
Warmly,
Amy
Hey congrats. I’ve been a fan for some time now and am sorry not to have posted more while you were here. Will be interested to hear how it goes and where this blog goes! Congrats to you both!
Congrats to you both!
Congrats, Deb. It sounds cool, and a combination of things. I’m looking forward to working from home soon, too.
Jodee, looking forward to seeing more from you. Please let me know if you need any help pulling leads when you are busy.
Yea! Congratulations to you both!
Congrats! What’s better than finding the job of your dreams? Jodee, congrats to you too!
Congratulations Deb and Jodee–both of you for getting new, awesome jobs!
Change is sad because things will be different, but it’s always a good thing because that’s how we all learn and grow!
Congratulations, Deb and Jodee! We’ll miss you here, Deb, but this is a wonderful opportunity for both of you.
I am always happy when people find their dream job. Congratulations. Was this the one with the three interviews?
Congrats Deb and Jodee! Changes are in the air…woohoo!
Wow – sounds like amazing opportunities for both of you! I wish you both all the best!!
Congratulations, Deb. Congratulations, Jodee.
Wow, what incredible news! Normally, I’d be really down, but since Jodee is filling these big shoes, I know this site is going to be just as amazing as always. Congrats, Deb!
Congratulations Deb – and Jodee! How exciting!
Congrats Deb. You’ll be missed, and remember to stop in as much as you can.
Congrats to you both! It’s great to have a chance to do a dream job, but you will be missed here.
Thank you everyone for your good wishes. While I’m cutting back, you can be assured I’m not leaving you, I’ll be around. Besides, someone needs to yell at James.
Oh and stay tuned because Jodee and I have a big, make that BIG announcement coming up.
Congratulations, Deb, on the new job an the courage to move forward with your dreams and your life.
And congrats to Jodee for a well-deserved promotion. Nice to know the place will be in familiar and friendly hands.
Well done, Deb and a big congratulations to you!
It seems dreams can come true
Congratulations to both of you!
Congratulations Deb and Jodee!
Godspeed, Deb. You give hope to us freelancers looking to land full-time gigs.
Ditto on the congrats above
Thank you everyone! Deb won’t be a stranger here by any stretch of the imagination – it’s still her baby, after all!
And well, you know, someone does have to yell at James sometimes….
What an excellent, perfect opportunity for you! How exciting! For you, for Jodee, and for the FWJ community…as well as your new community.
Congrats and good luck to both of you!
Congratulations Deb!
A hearty congratulations to you both!
Congrats Deb, and good luck!
That’s very cool, Deb. Congrats!!
A slightly late congrats to both… though now I’m going to go nap. That babysitting on Wednesday turned out to be a bad thing because now I’ve caught whatever illness he and his father had!
Awesome news for both of you–and us! Congratulations!
Way to go!!! I volunteered for a job that others were afraid of and worked with Gus Grisson, Roger Chaffee and Ed White…Apollo astronauts for a bit over 2 years…I learned to jump at the good jobs…didn’t always work out but always was a learning experience…And far more worked out than not.
All the best…
congratulations! good for you! you’ve offered immense help & inspiration. thank you!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to both Jodee and Deb. Wow, lots of excitement here at FWJ!