Why I Walked Away From My 9–5 to Embrace Homemaking
Hey friends! If you’ve been following my story lately, you know that a major change just happened in my life. After years of working — often multiple jobs at once — I officially quit my 9–5 job and stepped fully into homemaking.
It’s a transition I didn’t see coming at the beginning of this year. And yet, now that it’s here… I can’t imagine going back.
From Corporate to Calling
After the New Year, I had plans to reset my daily habits. I shared my 90-day goals, mapped out my routines, and had every intention of turning a corner in my personal life.
But only a few weeks later, everything shifted.
I was offered a promotion at work. It came with a little more money and a fancier title — and even though I had some hesitation, I thought it might help us financially. So I accepted it.
What I didn’t realize at the time was that accepting that promotion would lead to complete burnout and a major unraveling of everything I’d worked for.
The Reality Behind the Promotion
My work hours jumped from 8 to 12–14 hours a day, sometimes even more — including weekends. Because I was now salaried, I wasn’t even being compensated for the extra time.
All of the routines and habits I had been building vanished.
No time for Bible study.
No time to cook.
No time to walk the dogs.
No time to breathe.
It wasn’t that I couldn’t handle the work. It was that the company was broken. Understaffed. Unhealthy. Unreasonable.
Choosing Myself Over a Paycheck
By the end of March, I was completely worn down — emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I knew I couldn’t go on like this. I asked for different options: to step back into my old role, to adjust my workload, or even to be reassigned.
The answer? No.
So, with the support of my husband and after a lot of prayer, I made a decision that would shift everything:
On April 1st, I quit.
What I Realized
This wasn’t just about walking away from a toxic workplace. It was about walking toward the life God had been calling me to all along.
I wasn’t made to sit at a computer for 14 hours a day.
I wasn’t created to climb corporate ladders.
I wasn’t fulfilled chasing a paycheck and losing my peace in the process.
What I am called to is homemaking.
To be a wife, a nurturer, a caretaker, a creator.
To be present in my marriage. To care for our home, our pets, and — God willing — future children.
To pursue a slower, simpler life filled with purpose and peace.
Stepping Into a New Season
This season is about surrender.
Surrendering my need to be constantly productive.
Surrendering the belief that my value comes from my income.
Surrendering to my husband’s provision and God’s perfect timing.
And with that surrender has come an incredible amount of peace.
If You’re in the Same Place…
If you’re struggling in your job…
If you feel burned out, overworked, and underappreciated…
If you feel like you’ve been chasing success at the expense of your health, your faith, or your home…
I want you to know — it’s okay to step away.
It’s okay to rest.
It’s okay to pivot.
It’s okay to choose peace.
This wasn’t part of my original plan for the year, but it’s turning out to be the best thing that could’ve happened.
Thank you for being here and reading my story. I hope it blesses you in some small way and encourages you to listen closely for what God might be inviting you into next.