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August 31, 2006
Meanwhile back at the funny farm...
... I had to set aside my nursely duties temporarily in favor of a freelance opportunity that popped up recently (you gotta love friends who recommend you to others!) I'm psyched about the work as it is web-related and who better than moi to contribute my three cents to a mega project. Yay me.
Every little bit of work REALLY HELPS RIGHT NOW. Copywriting and editing that can be done remotely is perfect work for me these days, nevermind the occasional can you build a site for me requests that somehow drift my way. I'd happily take on additional work. I try not to overwhelm myself with thoughts of soon residing on curbside. Of course while I'm busy pondering that very bleak and upsetting thought, the optimistic side of me kicks in and screams loudly, "Oh STOPPITRIGHTNOW! It's NOT that bad, is it?" *sigh*
Being self-employed allows me to run off at a moment's notice to do things like help my family, yet the idea of a regular paycheck frequently beckons. It's a discussion I have often with friends who are in the same boat. Damned if we do, damned if we don't. For me, family caretaking is priority and I'll worry about myself after that. Is full-time, regular paycheck work-from-anywhere my own pipedream or is it something real and possible I've yet to find. My brain hurts thinking about it.
Don't mind me, I'm just dusting my brain on a Thursday morning. ;-)
Cindy
Comments
I think you should start selling some of your animal pictures maybe to royalty based services ?? that could bring just a bit more in.
Brain matter deposited by: sdy on September 1, 2006 3:55 AM
Not a bad idea... of course I could sell prints via my blog also...
/thinking.....
Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on September 1, 2006 7:25 AM
Well you are a very good photographer Cindy :-)
So...
Brain matter deposited by: Joost on September 1, 2006 6:13 PM
ow and by the way we do mind you, we care
Brain matter deposited by: Joost on September 1, 2006 6:19 PM
Thanks Joost! :-)
Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on September 2, 2006 9:09 AM
Only you really know what your situation is but from my own perspective I'll tell you that I've always wanted to be self-employed; I just can't seem to find a particular talent. Anyway, to someone like me who does (or will very soon) rely on the regular paycheck your situation while scary seems like the grass is greener.
Isn't that always the way, though?
Brain matter deposited by: Kat on September 2, 2006 10:16 AM