Comments on: My New Chapter Begins

By: Keri Byrum

Keri Byrum — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 23:55:32 +0000

Ahh! I feel so lucky to have just read your post. I have just left my "real job" to move to a farm in Iowa and it is so refreshing to hear another plant person making a big jump. I look forward to following your journey!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 23:59:50 +0000

Good luck in your new life, sounds just as good to me as your old one, if not even more exciting!

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:13:58 +0000

I'm sure you can find lots of contract design work. Pays well and you can do from home!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 06:46:04 +0000

Hi Matt,
Looking forward to seeing your garden next year.
Best of luck!

By: Dana at home

Dana at home — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 05:56:02 +0000

As a long-time self-employed person, I'd like to congratulate you on ditching the baggage of outside employment! I've never posted, but have been reading for a year. I especially enjoy the artwork/typography you include and the nods to vintage books. Thanks for providing all us crazy garden people with thoughtful entertainment. It really is appreciated.

By: Nic

Nic — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:53:28 +0000

All the best!

By: Mike Huben

Mike Huben — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:36:38 +0000

If you can afford it, give yourself a travel year. Or at least several months. It will give you lots of time for your ideas to coalesce and let you see some of the biomes you've always wanted to see. Visit me in Ecuador. Hit Chile, South Africa, Vietnam and New Guinea.

Or if you can afford it, just be retired and do what you want.

It's a big shock, no matter how we prepare, to be unemployed. The key is to have things you want to do. That will not be a problem for you.

By: Indie

Indie — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 21:09:35 +0000

I know the unknown can be a little nerve-wracking, but this sounds like it could be the start of something wonderful! Enjoy some time off and finding your new direction!

By: That Bloomin' Garden

That Bloomin' Garden — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 03:51:55 +0000

I am so excited for you! Retiring early was the best decision I ever made. I was able to focus on the garden and actually get paid to talk about it now. Who knew? I was only bored for about three months and started my blog as a hobby.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 23:54:33 +0000

Congratulations! You are about to start the best year of your life! I know it! I lived it myself when I quit my corporate job! That summer gardening season was the best summer that I can remember!