RE: "I don’t think I’m compromising on my “dreams.”"
In a world where something like 60% of high school students say they want to be a social media influencer, being realistic about your odds of achieving success, let alone being able to make a solid living from, doing what you love is a noble mindset to have.
Thank you! I hope I can shed light on the realities of achieving success like this and make the situation a little more practical for people choosing to go down similar paths.
Thanks for sharing this - I think I feel the same in most ways, and I know I’d be very bad at being my own boss for very similar reasons. I am lucky to work for a mission-driven company that helps me bridge the gap between my drive to ‘do good’ and the need to pay the bills 😅
It was tough! For the time being, I’m excited for someone else to be my boss again. That’s great you work for a mission-driven company! I used to work for a nonprofit but it wasn’t the best situation. I loved being in that industry though, and have even talked to my church about helping people in the congregation find jobs. Once again, unpaid work hahaha, but it would be meaningful!
As someone who’s constantly going back and forth and considering freelancing, pieces like this are few and far between to make those challenges feel real. Thank you for writing with such vulnerability and realness.
I really love your writing style and the vulnerability you bring. I’ve learned so much from your articles.
Thank you so much!!
RE: "I don’t think I’m compromising on my “dreams.”"
In a world where something like 60% of high school students say they want to be a social media influencer, being realistic about your odds of achieving success, let alone being able to make a solid living from, doing what you love is a noble mindset to have.
Thank you! I hope I can shed light on the realities of achieving success like this and make the situation a little more practical for people choosing to go down similar paths.
Thanks for sharing this - I think I feel the same in most ways, and I know I’d be very bad at being my own boss for very similar reasons. I am lucky to work for a mission-driven company that helps me bridge the gap between my drive to ‘do good’ and the need to pay the bills 😅
It was tough! For the time being, I’m excited for someone else to be my boss again. That’s great you work for a mission-driven company! I used to work for a nonprofit but it wasn’t the best situation. I loved being in that industry though, and have even talked to my church about helping people in the congregation find jobs. Once again, unpaid work hahaha, but it would be meaningful!
You’re amazing!
Thank you, dad :)
As someone who’s constantly going back and forth and considering freelancing, pieces like this are few and far between to make those challenges feel real. Thank you for writing with such vulnerability and realness.