I Don’t Think This Blogging Thing Is Working Out
What do you do when that happens?
The idea of making a living from online writing is extremely appealing to a lot of people. If you’re lucky enough to be a working a 9 to 5 job that you love, with people you get along with, great; a lot of people aren’t that lucky. And so, the thought of writing about what you love and actually making money from it is just wonderful. And the good thing is, loads of bloggers manage to make a proper living off it!
But for most of us, it isn’t that simple.
‘You’re a blogger!?’
The hustle is real and, dare I say, extremely frustrating. Whenever I tell people I’m a blogger, their eyebrows go right up. ‘It’s not that glamourous!’, I immediately tell them. Because it isn’t. People don’t know what goes into it. They don’t know that making money from it is a privilege. And that you have to work really hard at it.
And sometimes, it feels like it’s not working.
I have written so many articles about so many things, across a number of platforms, for very little money. Well, comparatively speaking anyway. I try very, very hard, but the effort I put into it isn’t adequately rewarded.
What to do?
I’ve been looking for a proper job for a while now, on the downlow. Just to get things back on track, you know? The thing is, my social anxiety has gotten the better of me yet again. I’ve spoken about my struggles with friendship in the past and unfortunately, I’m pretty sure they would spill over into a workplace environment.
So, what to do?
I know, I know… just keep going? What other choice do I have, right?
