Having a 9–5 Job Was the Secret Ingredient for My Writing Success
Build online with the knowledge and skills you acquire from your day job.
It’s been almost four years since I stopped working in Corporate Finance. I began writing online as a side hustle while working at the company, and then I quit my job to work full-time on my online business.
The COVID lockdown helped me explore the possibilities of writing online and starting a business as a solopreneur. When I saw the opportunity, I decided to work independently.
The first days of writing online were tough because nobody knew I existed. I shared my blog posts on Facebook and LinkedIn, which helped me find a few readers. Back then, I wrote mostly about personal development.
Since I used to work in corporate finance, I learned a lot about investing and portfolio management. Therefore, I also wrote blog posts on these topics.
Writing about finance and investing helped me take a leap of faith in my online writing journey. People began reading and liking my stories. I received positive messages from readers about how my articles on the stock market and personal finance were helping them learn about the subjects.
