Thursday, September 10, 2009

I QUIT MY JOB!

In the time of economic instablility and credit crunching and purse tightening, I, Tminx have quit my job. Not so bright eh? Well the future will determine that. I've decided to pursue my photography full time. That's the answer I give whenever anyone asks..So you have a better offer somewhere else abi?' and then they roll their eyes and say 'Yeah right. You are such a liar!' Why is it that Photography sounds so ridiculous to people?


This decision didn't come easy. It took months and months of prayers and  deliberation and analysing and sleepless nights. Eventually I just had to go with my heart and put all the negative comments in a huge wide box.

So i'm free from the 9-5 institution and have registered my company. Its not going to be easy, infact its going to be a lot of hard work and I'm sure I'll meet many 'special' clients but I know I wouldn't be doing anything else. 

Wish me goodluck!

17 comments:

~B~ said...

Goodluck oh! I'm excited for u dt u decided t follow ur passion, but at d same tym I'm nervous! It is a recession afterall! God dey sha, *fingers crossed*

Anonymous said...

I'm sure you've tot thru all the ramifications.. Big ups for making the jump.
DB

The Life of a Stranger called me said...

good luck honey. I for one will be needing your services soon. Send me you african, european, american and asia contac details. And not to forget australia too. Sweetie. You are going global. You've got what it takes, and be the good lord to guide and bless you on this road.

It's not going to be easy. But as long as this is what you believe is what you've been called to do. You will have His backing.

God's speed.

Omuluzua said...

A very bold step you took! goodluck

Sugarking said...

Good luck o jare! me sef i'm struggling with my dissertation here. I'm wondering whether i shouldn't rather be devoting all this energy to something i'm good at - music.

For the love of me said...

All the best. I quit a job too to do movies full time and it's looking very good so nothing to fear.It'll just be tough the first few months but I am sure you are prepared for that.

Good luck again.

temmy tayo said...

Really? A lil shocked but at the same time not so shocked.

Good luck dearie. I may justcome for training.

DiAmOnD hawk said...

i wish you the best as you continue on your amazing journey... perhaps i may be needing your services at some point in the future... do we get a blogsville discount? :-)

TMinx said...

@Thanks, the recession can't last forever can it? :)
@drjax, thanks a lot. :)
@tloascm, I'm in Africa for now oh lol, I'll send u an fb message. Hope you are doing great?
@ omuluzua, thanks a lot!
@sugarking,its always safe to pursue both first till u feel comfortable enough to step out. Goodluck!
@for the love of me, thats great! Nigerian movies?
@temmytayo, you are welcome anytime dear. How is the little one?
@diamond hawk, but of course! Thanks

Good Naija Girl said...

Congratulations on taking a brave step in the direction of your dreams! If you needed any more drive to succeed, I am certain this will help.

You will do it!

Anonymous said...

Goodluck girl..the lord is your strength!!!He who bgean a good work will be faithful to complete it...so dont wory your head...it is well!!!!

naijagal said...

you can do it girl! you know what is funny about it, once you start building your momentum there will be no stopping you!

sub-conscious said...

... i totally agree with the 'weird looks and responses' people give wen u tell dem u want to do photography. i get it alot..lol. but am sure u'll do well. but dis 1 dat derez strike in my school.. lets hook up o. i can like to learn from u *wink. wish u d best dear. (but am serious o)

Anonymous said...

Am soooooooo impressed...maybe thats cos i wish i have the guts to do something like that someday soon...
You got a fan here and i wish all the very best!
Godspeed!

Jan said...

Goodluck...quitting your job was the best thing you did and I love your new line. I also love photography and am heading to Central Saint Martins for a short term course in creative photgraphy. I am also planning to quit my job and I have been saving for a year immediately I paid off my MBA fees at the University of Leicester. From my own point of view, it's good and liberating to do this while you can cos you'll be better for it and you won't have a caseload of 'What if's'as you grow older. Wish you all the very best...Have you thought about having a travel blog which will showcase all the pictures you took while you were on your MBA program? That way, you can consider travel photography.

t said...

You're going to do fine. You freed up a lot of time :)

Anonymous said...

I believe in you, I love your work and when I make it (which I will) I will hire you...and then I will tell you it was me who posted this comment...so you need to be full time because it is coming soon...
All the best
(I stand right with ya!)