Writing about work on the internet is a bad idea. But writing about work on the internet is what allowed me to quit my job (voluntarily!), so let me tell you about it:
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article for The Smart Set about my time working at QVC. I was rather nervous. Even though I consider the article to be balanced and even complimentary to QVC, I was still terrified that I was going to get hunted down by a pack of lawyers. Corporations are so protective of their identities that I wasn't sure whether something I said might be taken the wrong way. I had visions of waking up in the middle of the night to find that the adult version of the tooth fairy had slipped a cease-and-desist order under my pillow.
Thankfully, that hasn't happened. What has happened is that The Smart Set asked me to write for them every month. And so I gave notice at work today, and when my two weeks are up, I will be striking out in the world as a full-time freelance writer. It's not a new story; lots of people have done the same thing before. But I'm absolutely thrilled.
This is where I give the obligatory mention: if you or anyone you know needs a writer, consider dropping my name. Articles, help at work, whatever. I also have totally sweet marketing experience. You can email me at meg.favreau@gmail.com.
So, yeah. Life's a pretty sweet fruit.