Anyway, for a while now I have been considering going back to a part time position in retail. I miss the face to face interaction with people and I miss knowing exactly how much to expect from each and every paycheck. The insurance and discount that come with the job don't hurt either. That's why I have decided to once again join the world of retail.
Yolander, stop yelling at me. I can hear you all the way in Kentucky. I'm not giving up on my freelancing career but I'm not sure how many more soul crushing days I can spend writing about things I don't care about. There has to come a point when you say enough is enough and start looking at the long term. If I continue down the road of writing for content mills mostly while simultaneously trying to establish myself as a NASCAR writer I'm going to get burnt out before the fun even begins.
I'm sure some of you are reading this and think I have lost my mind. Truth is I may have lost my mind but it's my mind and my life to live and frankly I'm not happy with the way it's going right now. It's lonely working from home and it's getting to the point that it's becoming a Chore to write...I don't want it to be a chore.
I want to write about things that interest me and things that inspire me. I want to write because it's fun and I enjoy the topic. Not because I'm afraid they will come and turn the lights off if I don't write. Does that make sense?
I'm not giving up on writing and yes I will still be available to take on more work. I'm just going to be more selective in what I write. Actually I think going back into the world of cash registers and complaining customers will be good for me. It will force me to keep a schedule and stop putting off writing projects until the last minute. If I go back and realize I made a mistake I know there will be plenty of writing jobs waiting for me and that I won't have to start from scratch like I did the first time around trying to scrounge up clients and pimping myself out like a cheap hooker.
So, what do you think? Am I crazy thinking I can balance writing with a part time job? Am I hurting my chances of becoming successful in my niche if I go back to work? Honestly, tell me how you feel....that means you too Yo.
8 comments:
Hahahahahahaha!! I was not expecting to see my name and you totally made me laugh out loud :) I don't think you are hurting your chances at all. In fact, I think you might breath new life into your writing (not that you need to) as you start interacting with people again on a daily basis. Keep all your fun NASCAR gigs and focus your marketing on that--you will simply replace the writing you hate with a regular job...six of one... Anyway, it doesn't really matter what I think--you have to do what makes you happy no matter what it is.
Katy - Kudos to you for realizing that the ideal job setup doesn't have to be all or nothing. Not only do I think that you'll be able to balance both retail and writing, but I actually feel that -- for some people -- supplementing one's writing income with part-time work can provide the best balance of all: a regular income, plus the freedom to concentrate on the writing you enjoy most.
Break out of that content mill ghetto!
Katy- you rock girl!!! I'm so glad that you are doing something you want and that you enjoy. I know you wont' give up on writing cause like Nascar, it's in your veins. This post is for you Katy- Build It and they will Come.
I look for the day when your name is in print in a magazine or novel....
I'm sorry I didn't clarify, click my name in the last comment to read Build it and they will Come or click this http://www.blogdayplanner.com/2009/10/build-it-and-they-will-come.html
Hi Katy, first time poster... I commend you for coming to that conclusion. I've been getting more than a little disillusioned with writing for content mills and have been tossing this around for a while. I know i'd appreciate having a guaranteed income rather than hoping Demand Studios has articles worth grabbing this week. Best of luck!
Thanks everyone for the comments and the encouragement. We will see how it goes.
Hey Katy. OMG how are you doing now? It has been some time since I visited your blog. It looks great. I am so happy to see that you are making improvements. Wow, going back to retail? I worked in retail for about 2 years and I find it very, very boring. It's good that you are still doing freelance writing. Keep in touch!
Hi Katy, I am sorry but you have entered a broken link for your Nascar Twitter.
http://www/twitter.com/NASCARKaty
Did you notice the www/ ?
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