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@sdwa (sorry I am late-new to site). I am a freelance graphic (multimedia) designer. and there is no way i would be able to support myself with this. I can only do this because I am a stay at home mom (quit job to do so). and the freelance is part time (just supplementary income). The worst part is the business stuff, and having to meet clients face to face or on the phone. I wish I had someone to just do all that for me. I just can’t afford to pay someone.
@distractedmomma I left my job a year ago (which I had only been at for 2 yrs – 1/2 that time on maternity leave) to raise my now 2 and 4 yr old. I feel guilt in doing it but I love being home with them. and I can do a lot of creative things as well. I just can’t let go of the guilt of being able to do this right now. I always say “if I don’t do this now I will regret it later”. I am scared for the time my kids don’t need me as much and I have to get back out there again. Will my skills be gone? Will I be that much more of a recluse? etc… I really want to connect with more stay at home mommas who have these same thoughts, it would be nice to know I am not alone.
How is everyone’s resumes out there? Mine are full of lies and half-truths (Excellent Organizational skills or the strong ability to multi-task-HA HA HA) not to mention my work history. I cant do another resume again. ARG.
Yep, the key it to fine something you absolutely love and have extreme interest in. Research, Art, music, whatever..I think maybe then you might be able to work 8 hrs/day 40 hrs/week …maybe.
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