We made it to Friday! You know, the day of the week that I usually talk about "making through eight more hours of work before the weekend begins." Today, however, that is not the case. Today I am still sitting on the couch in my pajamas, drinking my second cup of coffee, and catching up with my good friends on Good Morning America. Today I am not working.
Beginning this week I have cut my hours back at work to 32 hours per week. Meaning, I am now working Monday - Thursday instead of a full week. I still hold the same role (Marketing & Communication Coordinator) and do the same daily tasks at work. The only thing that changes is that I will only being doing these tasks for 32 hours each week as opposed to the standard 40.
Yes, this change has caused Steven and I to re-work our budget so we are spending less and still saving the same amount of money each month, but other than that this change is a blessing. As you are well aware, our wedding is quickly approaching. That means that my weeks are now filled with appointments, fittings, viewings, meetings, and so forth. Working a full time job and planning a wedding is tough work. This "day off" each week will grant me the time to be available for all of these appointments without having to take time off work.
I also have other things planned for the eight extra hours I know have each week. Plans for the blog, plans to work on our house, and plans to do work on my passion. In the end, this I am grateful. This probably isn't a permeant arrangement, but for now, it works and I am so very happy about it.
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Today I'm excited to introduce to you a Tori from A Little Leigh Way. I love reading Tori's blog everyday and look forward to her tips and advice that she posts about such as items to swap for a healthy alternative and how to accessorize for success in 2014.
Hi! I’m Tori & I blog over at A Little Leigh Way! I’m a fan of nail polish, video games and honesty. A Little Leigh Way strives to inspire creativity and sass in ladies everywhere.
When and why did you start blogging?
I started blogging in July of 2013 because I was looking for a new outlet and hobby. I jokingly say I was going through a quarter life crisis, but it’s kind of true, and starting a blog was a lot less expensive than moving across the country for a change.
How did you come up with the name of your blog?
My middle name is Leigh, and I don’t get to use it often so I wanted to work it into my blog name. My boyfriend, Spencer, actually came up with “A Little Leigh Way” and once I saw it was available I jumped on it!
What can people expect when they visit your blog?
Collages, puppy photos, lists & some good Netflix recommendations.
Collages, puppy photos, lists & some good Netflix recommendations.
Did you make any New Years resolutions this year? If so, what were they?
I did! I plan to do a lot more working out and budgeting this year!
I did! I plan to do a lot more working out and budgeting this year!
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Yay for you! This is awesome...enjoy this season of your life, it only happens once! Happy Friday!!
ReplyDeletewoooo hoo!! I would love to have that type of schedule! enjoy your fridays boo!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great schedule and perfect for this allowing some free time to work on the wedding details. Enjoy! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDelete32 hours sounds mighty nice to this girl! good for you. enjoy the bits of time you gain back!
ReplyDeleteI think we should all move to a 4 day work week. Heck, I would be willing to work more hours M-T just to have Fridays off! Yay for you! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow! You are so lucky that you are going to get this little bit of extra planning time. Your wedding is gonna be killer!
ReplyDeleteI would love that schedule! In the summer my company lets us work an extra hour to get every other friday off, I wish it was year round!
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