SELF EMPLOYED For 1 Year WOW!!!

in #life7 years ago

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It seemed like yesterday when I left my job.
It was a bit heartbreaking. I enjoyed working At UPS. While the good days lasted. I worked as a loader there for four years.
For a lot of the time, I was overwhelmed working a second part time job as a janitor at an elementary school. Which I worked for six years.
I also went to college.

I dropped it all, To pursue Self Employment

One by one, I quit things, Some people were shocked. I went from being this incredibly hard working person, and it almost seemed as though I became "burned out." But I had bigger goals in mind. I couldn't handle listening to a boss all the time. I wanted more from my life. So I built my coloring book business and e-commerce store And left.

People thought I was crazy

Everyone at UPS fought me on it. To stay, With the union. With the amazing benefits that UPS had to offer.
The incredible health insurance, The paid time off.
Giving it up was hard. But could I be happy loading the boxes for the rest of my life? Being bossed around by supervisors I hated, Working in trailers that were either too hot or too cold, Getting injured and destroying my body.
I couldn't....
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What did I learn?

Self-employment isn't as easy as it looks. I've had my ups and downs throughout the year. Not knowing if I'd be able to eat.
Sometimes you work so hard and make almost nothing, And it's frustrating.
Sometimes you feel like a failure; You get lonely from working alone all the time.
I don't regret my decision. I'm happy I did it! and I am in love with being self-employed.
It's empowering, walking around knowing that you are 100% in charge of your paycheck. No one can "fire" you. NO one can tell you what to do with your time. You are free!
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With my newly found self-employment, I was able to go places, Go on trips and enjoy life in a new way that I haven't experienced before.
I fell in love with San Diego!
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Where I got to see the ocean for the first time in my life. We didn't get there until it was nighttime. But I dragged my boyfriend to the water anyway. I couldn't even resist jumping into the salty water. Probably one of the best moments of my life. Being knocked over by the waves and laughing hysterically. I even licked the water, Because I wanted to know what it tasted like LOL! Steemit gave me that experience. And I'll forever be grateful.
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You Have to Motivate Yourself

Being self-employed means, you have to schedule time correctly.
This can be a tough one at times. If you don't spend enough time working you don't get any closer to your goals, There is no boss to yell and scream at you. Only you.
That is hard at times When you lack that motivation to get the job done. I usually combat this, By letting myself slack off. I'll go hiking, Bike riding or even watch one tv show. I will then force myself to get work done.
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I Can't believe I've been self Employed for a year! Holy Cow!!!

Hopefully many more years ahead of me!!
Steem on!



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congrats now back to the ocean soon enough

I WANT TOOOOO LEts go!

Well done you, I'm just starting a freelancing career and I cannot wait until I'm making a living as my own boss. Such an inspiring read, thanks!

Aww you can do it!! Hheee

I resigned my job in June. I am currently self-employed. I haven't posted much about because I am more in shock that it is happening. And not only is it happening, but I am currently making more than my teaching job paid me.

Congrats on the year!

Wow!! Right? I felt that way too! Waking up everyday realizing you don't have to go anywhere is truly bizzare.
Thank you so much!

Kaylin you truly are an inspiration! I can tell you are such a hard worker! @acrmott and I always tell each other, we want to work hard and make it like Kaylin did on Steemit.

I eventually want to do the same, but I'm not quite there yet to take the full jump. My current job isn't terrible and it still allows me to use my creativity... but one day! Having no boss would just be amazing.

Keep it up girl fran! You are awesome!

Edit: I also thought it was adorable that you said you licked the ocean. HEHE! San Diego is the dream city. I love visiting that place.

Awwww soooo Sweet hehe :)
It would! Just keep building up everything, It takes time but it's so worth it.
Hahhaha Thank you!! i was curious to see how salty it would be LOL!
San diego is the best! Do you go for the beach? Whats your favorite beach?

Thanks for the encouraging words! Will keep working at it. Thanks again for the upvotes! You are so sweet for that!

I go for the beach! My favorite is Shell Beach, because of the sea lions... they are soo cute! I also attempt to surf when I'm down there, but I'm not that great at it. Next time you are in California, come visit us in Sacramento! We would love to have you and your boyfriend stay with us!

Shell Beach!? I need to go there!! I love sea lions too! Heheh I need to learn how to surf! Thats cool that you are learning hehe. I should!

Omg yes! It's beautiful! So many places to explore. Surfing snot easy but I like the challenge!

Congrats! I really wish the best for you! Someday I hope to break into my own field, for now though I will have to continue working two jobs and studying for a new field haha

Aww thats not easy! If you keep trying you'll get what you want! Just don't give up.

This all sounds like a live dream to me. My biggest dream at the moment is being able to study in Japan, I'm already studing Japanese by myself, and now I'm running after to gather 20,000.00 $ which is the value that the Japanese asks me to have in the bank in order to give me the student visa, Since I'm just a Jobless college student in a broken country I'm investing the most valuable resource that I have now on steemit, which is My time and dedication!

When I see stories like yours that strongly inspires me to keep following my dreams even when everyone among you don't believe you can do it.
every day is more clear that to make my dreams become true the only person that must believe I can make it Is my self,

I'm truly glad to read about life lessons such as yours, Thank you for being this amazing and insightful person

Steem on ! ^^

hey, cool AFI shirt

@kaylinart I like to congratulate you!! Self-motivation is just beginning. Once you have done something special for yourself, recognize and reward yourself with juice, coffee or breakfast. It’s a small treat, but any behavior that is recognized and rewarded gets repeated. Self-motivation needs recognition. Only you can provide it!!

Congrats Kaylin! You have been working hard, much success to you now and going forward. I am self employed for 1 month now. Freaking out a bit even though I have done it before.

Need to get my next product done so I have more than the book to sell. Heck, I need to sell a lot more copies of my book! lol

I am really, really happy to hear about this milestone of yours. It is great to be independent! And a real struggle, all wrapped up into one.

I agree, working alone can be difficult. I try to at least have conversations with friends on the phone or on Skype when possible.

I really hope that your success at staying independent is on-going, and grows! Steem on!

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