Choosing a Career in Self-employment
By: Cole Ceas
Tags: Self Employment, Self-awareness, Self Improvement, Career Development, Careers

Choosing a Career in Self-employment

What does a career look like in today’s market? Job listings are available online at your fingertips to get a foot in the door, but which job is the job for you? It can be difficult to find a job that works with balance in your life. This article looks at career choice from a personal perspective and includes insight into living a happy professional life through self-employment.

Who are you? What do you find joy in doing, and who do you want to “be” to have a special meaning to live? Fear cannot hold you back from pursuing a happy life. Anyone can have a life filled with purpose, and turn it into business as self-employment to make a living. Think about what you love in life and something that is attainable for you to start without a large investment. Being passionate to some is not enough. Take a look at who you “truly” are and work hard. Focus on one course of direction or business until you are successful.

A hobby can become an accountable career. You can do something that you love, over and over again, and you will be compensated for your effort. You will want to place the interest of others as important as your own, and do the best that you can in your working ways. It may be hard to build income starting out. But, how important to get started with some direction. Free resources are available as tools for advertising, such as Yelp for Business and Google My Business. Also, social media and word-of-mouth are powerful. A client or customer can be a connection to other people who may be in need of the same product or service that you offer.

Stand up strong every morning with gratitude and think about what you need to continue to do to be successful. Smile for the day. Another person’s plan for your existence may not be your purpose. Do not settle for a line of work that is not fulfilling to you. Some individuals like to have structure and routine every day to fulfill purpose. Having a steady job that pays pretty good and doing something that you like goes a long way. Yet, in America, freedom is a great value. People work hard to be able to do everything that they love, give for others, and to build an enduring nation of good nature and selflessness.

Not everyone has the opportunity to go to college and study in an area of ability or interest. Today, all the knowledge that you need to build a life and career for yourself is available on the internet. Other traditional sources of media are available at the local library. Even in tough times, you can have great possibility. Build courage and take a step to living happy and free. Do a search online to a question that you have been having related to self-employment and business. According to AZLyrics, The Wailers sang, “But if you know what life is worth, you will look for yours on Earth. And now you see the light, you stand up for your right.” (The Wailers) Find the answers to your questions, and you will become more confident and successful at the path of your choosing.

Resources

AZ. (n.d.). The Wailers Lyrics. https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/bobmarley/getupstandup.html.