This isn't a declaration, because whenever I do that I change my mind. (Although I suppose changing her mind is a woman's prerogative, isn't it?). Rather, this is just a simple wish and a plan.
As you're probably well aware of, I'd give anything to not have to be "working for the man" anymore. That's just so not my lifestyle. I don't mind working hard, but working hard for someone else is exhausting mentally and creatively.
I want to be at the place where it would be feasibly possible to make a living from my own creative hand. I want time to sleep in... to ponder life slowly over a luxurious breakfast... to have the flexibility and resources to travel and see the world. I have to keep that dream at the forefront of my mind or I might disappear under the weight of discouragement that is the drudgery of a 9-5 job.
As I've been dreaming of how I want my life to be over the past few months, I've noticed something. A lot of the blogs I read are written by similar-minded, creative women, many of whom are crafters, hobbyists, and graphic designers. (Can you guess where I'm going with this?). Turns out, a graphic designer can make up to 40-60K a year! Fascinating, huh? Much better (and way more interesting) than being a receptionist, for sure.
Obviously it takes time to go through the schooling (a 2-year Associates degree), and then more time still to either find a job (working for the man), or building my client list (working for myself). But... it's a solid lead and a wonderful idea for how to take my creative streak and turn it into making an actual living.
I love that this career path has both formal and informal options for making money. That's not the case with a lot of careers. I think if I have to be pigeon-holed into a career, I'd rather be in one that has options to wiggle around in.
So, I've been researching. Turns out there's a fairly decent program right here at my local community college, costing about $650 a term. Not bad. If I budget and save, I won't even have to take any loans out. (That's a big IF - I'm not very good at budgeting and saving). Plus, I love that I can implement what I learn right away, online. I can experiment on my own blog, then gradually offer my services to others on the web. The more I learn, the more valuable my skills will be.
What do you think? Is this a pipe dream or something worth working towards?
As you're probably well aware of, I'd give anything to not have to be "working for the man" anymore. That's just so not my lifestyle. I don't mind working hard, but working hard for someone else is exhausting mentally and creatively.
I want to be at the place where it would be feasibly possible to make a living from my own creative hand. I want time to sleep in... to ponder life slowly over a luxurious breakfast... to have the flexibility and resources to travel and see the world. I have to keep that dream at the forefront of my mind or I might disappear under the weight of discouragement that is the drudgery of a 9-5 job.
As I've been dreaming of how I want my life to be over the past few months, I've noticed something. A lot of the blogs I read are written by similar-minded, creative women, many of whom are crafters, hobbyists, and graphic designers. (Can you guess where I'm going with this?). Turns out, a graphic designer can make up to 40-60K a year! Fascinating, huh? Much better (and way more interesting) than being a receptionist, for sure.
Obviously it takes time to go through the schooling (a 2-year Associates degree), and then more time still to either find a job (working for the man), or building my client list (working for myself). But... it's a solid lead and a wonderful idea for how to take my creative streak and turn it into making an actual living.
I love that this career path has both formal and informal options for making money. That's not the case with a lot of careers. I think if I have to be pigeon-holed into a career, I'd rather be in one that has options to wiggle around in.
So, I've been researching. Turns out there's a fairly decent program right here at my local community college, costing about $650 a term. Not bad. If I budget and save, I won't even have to take any loans out. (That's a big IF - I'm not very good at budgeting and saving). Plus, I love that I can implement what I learn right away, online. I can experiment on my own blog, then gradually offer my services to others on the web. The more I learn, the more valuable my skills will be.
What do you think? Is this a pipe dream or something worth working towards?
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