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fromBusiness Insider
4 days agoI got laid off before the holidays. My family of 7 depends on my income, but I'm trying not to panic.
The night before the Thanksgiving holiday, I received a message that I was being let go from my job, leaving me reeling in shock and tears, as I faced a holiday season with five kids and no stable income. As a freelancer, I'm somewhat used to instability in my work, but as my writing jobs have slowly vanished over the course of the past year, having my last contract gig taken away really stung.
Careers
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
3 months agoJuggling 3 freelance jobs works for me. It's stressful at times, but I'm my own boss, and my businesses are thriving.
After being laid off, transitioned to freelancing—writing, piano teaching, and portrait photography—and maintained self-employment for ten years.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
6 months agoAs a digital nomad, I thought dating was impossible. But I had a whirlwind romance in Argentina and developed a long-distance relationship.
A digital nomad can find love unexpectedly while traveling, even while believing that long-term relationships are impractical.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
7 months agoI recently graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with no job. Moving abroad and becoming a digital nomad gave me a purpose.
The pandemic dramatically altered career trajectories, leading to unexpected and transformative life decisions, including travel and freelance writing.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
7 months agoI have 4 kids and multiple part-time jobs. My husband's salary pays our bills, but I wanted money for the little extras in life.
Managing multiple part-time jobs provides flexibility and allows for better family time compared to a traditional full-time position.
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