Daily Discussion Thread: Sat 05 Aug 2023
Daily Discussion Thread: Sat 05 Aug 2023
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Managed to book in a freelance client project and feeling rather proud of myself. I used to work solely freelance but got a “proper job” at the tail end of lockdowns when work dried up. I was in a really unhealthy mental space with my freelance work and addicted to social media (what I mainly used to gain clients) so I’ve been wary of returning to it, even though I really dislike my “proper” job. I’m currently on mat leave and feel sick at the idea of returning.
I got this client through social connections in the Real World and it was just so easy and stress free. I’ve been thinking a lot about where I went wrong in the past and I have a glimmer of hope I really could make it work again this time. Honestly I am really good at what I do, I just need to focus on the work and get out there meeting people in real life a lot more.
I feel optimistic about work and my professional future for the first time in a long time!!!
Congrats! I didn't do it for that long but the freelance life can definitely take a mental toll in various ways. It's good to be away from it for a while to give you a different perspective and I think you're right in reflecting on what didn't work so well in the past and try and put in measures to prevent the same from happening. Sounds like you're cut out for this though so hope this is a new beginning!
Yeah it can be really hard! I was prone to letting work take over my whole existence, dropped all my hobbies and lost myself a bit. If I can strike more of a balance I think it would work out.