My nanny called in sick on a Tuesday. For the first time, I was excited instead of panicked.
I moved from Dallas to a small farm in East Texas while keeping my PR job. After becoming a mom, I decided to work for myself.
The author abandoned a PR career to spend more time with her family, moving from Dallas to a farm in East Texas. When her daughter's nanny called in sick, the author felt excited to spend time with her daughter instead of being overwhelmed by work. The author explains that her new work-life balance allows her to be intentional about her relationships and responsibilities, rather than feeling pressured to be always reachable due to her previous PR job.
She finds her current work fulfilling and not as stressful, as she can give away business to friends in the industry without pressure or expectations. The author stresses that her ambition has shifted, focusing on meaningful work and fulfillment rather than escalating titles and responsibilities.
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