The article recounts the author’s journey from a corporate job in tech to a fulfilling freelance writing career. Initially feeling trapped in a conventional career path, the author discovered the freedom of remote work during the pandemic. After starting with low-paying ghostwriting gigs, they gradually increased their income and secured significant writing opportunities. The turning point came with the return-to-office (RTO) mandate, prompting the author to finally quit their job in January 2023, supported by a partner's stable income.
When I heard murmurings about the RTO mandate, quitting my job became more than just wishful thinking. It sounded cool in my head, but walking away from a substantial paycheck - compared to what I was making as a freelancer - wasn't easy.
My early ghostwriting projects... paid a measly $0.01 a word, but I was enjoying my new side hustle too much to care. Gradually, I secured technical writing gigs that paid up to $0.10 cents a word.
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