It's been nearly four years since I uploaded the last blog, Journey: Jobs to Owning a Business. I sincerely apologize for the extended delay.
The first two years of the journey were exciting and smooth but with ups and downs. Then came the pandemic. It was the toughest. Work wasn't easy to come by. Work was frugal, and so was the money. I had words brimming all over my mind, but they overflowed uselessly. Although, whatever projects I got to work on, I delivered my best.
Nearing the end of 2021, the contractor went bust, and practically, I had no work except a few on-and-off small projects, like 2-3 blogs per month, web content, etc. Well, freelance writers would understand the situation, apart from those who faced grim finances during that period. I can understand the stress and agony of having no work and the impending insecurity of having no money. It wasn't easy for me too. But I held my patience and posture. I say posture because some businesses approach their content with discounts on their minds. It was unfair. I agreed to work on their projects, provided they agreed to my charges because I would never compromise on quality. Some consented, while few paused work.
November 2021 brought a turning point for my freelance content writing business. A close, confidant friend of over 30 years introduced me to a project that is always ongoing. It can stop only when I decide to quit to work. The project has a far-reaching influence on education abroad, and the project owner is an experienced consultant for studying abroad. So, after a brief interview and background check, the owner hired me to write the required content. The moments were rejoicing for my family and me. But there is a but because my role is of a Ghost Writer. Gosh! Yet, I accepted the offer. Ultimately, what matters is - writing top-quality content and earning money.
The work was new, and the pressure was high. It was difficult to cope, but I managed. I worked long hours to understand the specifications and client requirements. I picked pace and ensured to meet the demands within four months of initiating work. What is the best part of working on this project? I am continuously learning new elements of education, qualifications, professions, unique study programs, etc. The opportunity refined my vocabulary, enhanced my writing skills, improved my expressive skills, and more. Today, I can communicate/express a message in one line, which I could do in 2-3 sentences earlier. So it is an improvement. In two years, I have processed millions of words.
I will complete two years of continued efforts to match the demand/s of the consultant this November. The owner is more than happy, and I am happy to earn. Happiness comes at the cost of sacrifices. My family bore the brunt of sacrificing time to make the work run. For me, working long hours is still work, but for them, it is robbing their time. I salute and respect their contribution.
The result of the formal opportunity introduction was positive and positively impacted my personal and professional life. Besides earning good money, what motivates me is the constant flow of work. Money is a by-product of hard work with a tint of smartness.
Now, I can closely relate to the quote of Nicole Snow. A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in.
Like me, everyone out there is serving and leaving an impact. I salute the spirit of entrepreneurship. It ceases global boundaries and helps connect the remotest places on the globe.
I could go on writing to no end. I would stop here. I am grateful to my readers. Your presence inspires me.
Thank you.
