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Hi everyone!! It has been a four years since I left my full-time job! I LOVE having so much flexible time and I'm not ready to give that up. In this video, I chat about why I don't plan to go back to full-time work, and the main pros and cons of working from home part-time.
It was hard for me to think of cons because this lifestyle suits me so well, and it turns out that the two main cons I thought of aren't really cons for me. They are:
1) Making less money. I think this would be difficult for a lot of people, but I was able to let go of a lot of the extravagant, discretionary expenses that I didn't truly need or want. Other than those frequent splurges, I was already living a very simple and ordinary life so I found I didn't need as much money as I thought to sustain myself. (Note: I still share all household expenses with hubby, 50/50.) In this video, I also chat about why I feel making less money has actually improved my mental health.
2) Interacting with colleagues. In the past few years, I've learned that my love for solitude is quite severe, even among my fellow introverts. I don't need a lot of interaction to feel connected to people, but I sense that it would be difficult for a lot of people to not have the camaraderie of interacting with their peers. This, combined with having so much free time, might feel very lonely for people who aren't used to having so much time alone or who don't have a lot of hobbies / interests to keep their minds occupied.
The main pro for me is time freedom. I love being able to do what I want, when I want. I love that each day is a little puzzle that I can put together. I have lots of time to feel creative, inspired, and even bored. I didn't get into this in the video but I have two part-time jobs right now and they are both very flexible so I have the time and energy to pursue my personal creative projects. The hours at my jobs fluctuate pretty widely but on average I work around 15-20 hours per week (both jobs combined), which is ideal for me.
Links below if you'd like to know more! Thank you for watching! x
Why I Quit My Job: • Why I Quit My Job
3 Changes I've Noticed Since Quitting My Job: • 3 Changes I've Noticed...
How I Prepared Financially for Quitting My Job: • How I Prepared Financi...
Blog post on what I learned about myself in these 4 years: www.authenblis...
Playlist on mindful shopping: • Mindful Shopping
Book progress updates: • Book Progress Updates
Vlog channel: / authenblissityvlog
Website: www.authenblis...
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16 окт 2024