The day blogging becomes a job…
… is actually going to be extremely soon for me.
I decided yesterday after a blunder, that left me with no pay for the last two week, that I no longer wanted to work at my kitchen job. I managed to get payed in the end and will be there for another 3 weeks before I leave, on hopefully good terms.
I pondered over getting another kitchen job, or going back into graphics full time but… Where is the fun in that?
So basically I have made a possibly stupid but daring decision to try and mix blogging, other online antics and if possible some freelance graphic design / pre-press work.
I have a lot to do to this site and also my other site Forest’s Review Center as well as getting a few other projects up and running.
I am in a very lucky situation right now as my monthly outgoings are very low so I can get by on around $700 per month but need to try and make $1000.
So now I ask you guys. Do you have any ideas to help me along the way? Do you think the whole thing is feasible?
You will be seeing a lot more of me from now on… wish me luck.
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January 30th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
WOW. This is a ballsy move buddy! I think if things were different for me (like no wife and no kid) I would’ve tried pulling this move but I don’t think I would’ve been successful because of the amount of discipline required to pull it off.
I think if you’re brutally and completely honest with yourself, your habits and how much you can make, you’ll be able to answer things for yourself. But I the trick is you have to be REALLY honest.
January 30th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
The thing about life is that you never know unless you try. Just have a backup plan! Good luck though.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:43 am
Hmm, I wouldn’t make the move unless I had something to fall back on like savings or investments, Even when I was single I wouldn’t do that. Why? That would have been too much pressure for me to do what needed to be done. Especially if I hadn’t tested it out to see if it would work.
I would be constantly thinking about I need to do this in order to make my bills. Also, I might be willing to take lower paying jobs to accomplish that. The situation I’m at now I can choose what I want however, I see many people get trapped they want to work at home but they haven’t thought out the plan. They just do it. In freelance writing I’ve surpassed quite a few people because they didn’t plan accordingly. They have to take those low paying jobs to get by. I don’t. It’s a lot of work especially in the beginning, but it’s worth it.
Making money online is a business. You still have to follow some basic business principles in order to be successful. I believe that is what separate those that do well from those that fail.
I could go on about this topic but I won’t.
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:42 am
Go for it . You know where we are
February 7th, 2008 at 2:29 am
Big move buddy. Good luck! If you need any help, just shoot me an email
February 8th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Bold decision, and I wish you the best of luck!
I think the idea is very feasible but like all jobs will take a lot of hard work. In the blogging business, in my opinion, it comes down to one thing and that’s content. Good content that speaks to a large audience. Then networking.
You seem to have a grasp on both those so I think you’ll do well.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Bush, cheers man, I will be as honest as I can be. I will trial it for a few months and then re-evaluate.
Lynne, Thanks very much.
Brown, I am sure I will be over your way very much for hints and tips.
Dards, Thanks Mum (and Steve)…. You are my backup plan
February 11th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Hey buddy! Not precisely sure what to say/think about it, nor am I truly qualified to do so, as I don’t actually know you outside of the blogging world. But much like our friend Brown Baron, I offer up my help in any way possible. Just let me know!
All I can say is this: Pour your heart and soul into it, and be sure to keep an eagle’s eye on your finances. Set a monetary goal timetable…and stick to it! If things don’t seem to be paying off enough for you to meet your obligations (bills and such), then quickly move into doing something that does…like the dreaded J.O.B. Keep in mind, you can always work the job thing while you diligently build the other things on the side, until which time they efficiently support you, and the job no longer needed!
I take it you’ve worked full-time in graphics before? Did it pay you well? If so, then I’d say to keep that one as your plan B in the event that the online thing doesn’t build quickly enough. Either way, I assume that working in graphics again would be more rewarding and fulfilling than the kitchen job (though possibly harder to secure quickly), and if you’re anything like me, those are two things that you definitely look for. Heck, that’s why we blog, isn’t it?!
Btw, have you looked into Yuwie yet? If not, then be sure to take a look at my blog posts on it. It’s definitely an easy way to make some extra money on the side…and in the long run, a lot of money! It’s a longterm earner, but that’s really the only way complete financial freedom and stability are achieved to begin with.
Anyway, be sure to shoot me an email or leave me a comment to let me know if there’s anything with which I can help!
Shine on,
Aaron
PS: My apologies for such a looooong comment.
I want nothing more than ultimate success for you, and so, I simply couldn’t find any fewer words in which to put it.
Yeah, so here’s to The Random Forest EXPLODING in lush, green monetary growth!!!
February 11th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Opal, Thanks Opal, you give me the most inspiration for keeping my business head on and still keeping the personality and heart involved. I ran my own business before leaving the UK to come to Canada and was fairly successful so think I have what it takes. My back up plan isn’t savings or investments though… I have support from family members so if things go horrifically wrong I have backup to help me set myself straight again.
Linda, Strangely I do not think my content or networking has been up to par recently. Finding time outside of the job is problematic. I will become a very good blogger, I hope!
Aaron, Thanks for the long comment. I am so surprised that I have managed to keep such great bloggers as regular readers here, especially as I have not been proviing well enough recently.
I did work in graphics full-time for many years. As I mentioned to Opal I ran my own business and was free-lance. I plan to also do some freelance here and yes it pays great but is sporadic. However one week Graphics work earns me the same as a month in the kitchen. Ideally I would manage to avoid more than a few days a month but if it is offered I would have to take it.
Yuwie is going to be my next step, I have been threatening to sign up since you started mentioning it but never gotten around to it. I will do thins morning though!
You are always a great help and have links to so many great looking little money makers. I believe strongly is spreading your wings to incorporate many streams of income so hopefully you will see a whole range of small and big projects coming from me.
Thanks Guys. Your frank honesty and willingness of support and help is overwhelming!