Moonlighting - freelance writing while holding a 9-5 job
When I first rolled out as a freelance writer, I was moonlighting. It’s not such a revelation because a lot of people do it….and I am sure a lot of people will continue to work on their own businesses, building their nests while holding on to a 9-5 job. While it worked out wonderfully for me, it doesn’t work for all types of businesses.
Before you start rolling out your business, try doing some research and consider very seriously if the idea is truly feasible. At this point, be brutally honest with yourself. I mean, it was possible for me because I started a freelance writing business, for crissakes, and the only mobility issue was when I had to go to the bathroom or make my fifth cup of thick, black coffee. Other than that, I could very well work on my freelance writing career without causing alarm to my bosses and colleagues.
Anyway, think about it very carefully if you’re walking this way, in this general direction, at least. I found this article here very useful and I liked the way Denise O’Berry pointed out that some businesses are just ‘dying’ and it’s no longer feasible. Heed her advice, folks.
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