I parted ways with my full-time employer this week. Though it was an unplanned departure, my overwhelming feelings of relief let me know that it was for the best. You see, I can work 16-hour days writing and marketing online. However, I just have never been able to settle into a 9 to 5. I’m fine for a year or two, almost three this time, and then I get antsy. In this case, the issue was my attendance (or lack thereof) due to some medical problems that were greatly exacerbated by the stress placed on me by my direct manager. Apparently a doctor’s note for every minute missed doesn’t hold any water these days. Whatever. Anyway, that’s all I’m going to say about that. This post is about my plans moving forward.
With a small cushion of unemployment insurance and retirement cash-out, I now have the opportunity - exciting and a bit scary - to try my hand at being a full-time blogger/web content writer/internet marketer. The only reason I haven’t done this before is because I didn’t want to walk away from the security of full-time employment. Ironic, huh? The more I think about it, the more secure working for myself sounds.
I have projects that I have been putting off for months because I was trying to be as well as possible for my 9 to 5. Now I have time to dedicate to these projects. Full days’ worth of time. I can’t express how grateful I am to have this opportunity right now. I hit the ground running this morning, filing for my UI benefits and doing a bit of poking around for freelance gigs. Though I will be keeping my eyes open for a 9 to 5 that sounds good, I plan to dedicate most of this first month to building my online business.
After this month, I will reassess. If I think I can make it - and I know I can - I’ll go for another month. By writing this goal here I am making it more real to myself. This is the perfect time and place for me to try being my own boss. Not just part-time, but full-time. Though I am taking this step a bit sooner than I planned, there’s no reason not to jump in with both feet.
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