Is Quitting a 9-to-5 Job The Holy Grail for Content Creators?
Five reasons that dissuade me from taking this bold step
Quitting that boring 9-to-5 job may seem like the crowning achievement in the content creation industry. But is it really what you are after?
I don’t earn a full-time income through writing to have the privilege of waving goodbye to my corporate life. But even if I did, I am not sure if I’d call it quits.
You might ask, ‘why not pursue something you love, especially when you can earn as much money as in a full-time career?’
I get it — the bragging rights of being able to quit your job to pursue your passion can be tempting. But there’s a lot of hard work, experimentation, and uncertainty attached to it. I don’t think I am cut out for it. It could be different for you.
Disclaimer — This article is not to demotivate you from content creation. Or to tell you that you can’t make a career out of your passion. There are millions of creators who are successfully earning a livelihood (and much more) through their passion. I have great respect for what they do. But knowing my weaknesses, I know it’s not for me.
Here are five reasons which dissuade me.
