i hate my job and i want to be flexible and not waste my life in the same tiny cramped office. and i want to take afternoon naps.
How to start freelancing
How I did it: Once, I left my full time job and got another offer for another. I realised that I really wanted to go out on my own and pursue clients.
Lessons & tips: It hasn't been easy. There is alot of work you have to do and the hours can be insanely long. I also would like to start networking more. But it really does make you more passionate about what you are doing and diversity of work can really expand your skill set and challenge you in ways a 9-5 can't.
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