No One Warned Me Of These 3 Dark Truths About Following Your Passion
Quitting your job to become self-employed might sound amazing, but it’s not always a fun ride.
All my life, I was told the only way to have a happy life is by getting into a good college and then landing a stable high-paying job.
This is exactly what I did, and by 24, I was “settled.”
But if there was one thing I wanted all my life, it was to be a writer. And after a while, my high-paying central government job stopped feeling fulfilling. I was 28 when I made a career shift and decided to become a full-time writer.
Since then, life as a self-employed person has been amazing, and every day is a blessing. But unlike most people think, being your own boss is not always rainbows and unicorns. There are struggles and some truly dark days no one warned me about.
In this post, I’ve captured some dark sides of being a full-time writer I’d never anticipated. I don’t write these to discourage anyone dreaming to pursue their passion, but to make you aware of what lies on the other side of quitting your job.
After all, shifting careers is a big decision and no person should take it on an impulse. If you’re facing that dilemma, I truly hope this post…
