DISQUS

Lance · 1 year ago

Nice look at the benefits of self employment. I really like the idea of looking into multiple streams of income. This is an excellent idea.

Barbara J Winter · 1 year ago

Way to go! I couldn't agree more. What a surprise to see myself here.


Barbara J Winter

Barbara J Winter · 1 year ago

Way to go! I couldn't agree more. What a surprise to see myself here.


Barbara J Winter

Maya · 1 year ago

I have been stay at home mom for the past two months. Am hardly staying at home though. Like you say, we have so many skills and there is so much we can do if we want o be self employed. Honestly, I did not feel so creative and so in control of my life when I worked for someone else. I am working on a start up as well!
I think the main reason people steer clear from self employment is to prevent from bearing the costs and risks of doing something on their own. But you have suggested some great ideas ...I especially like your idea about giving tours of our area.

BillionaireWoman · 1 year ago

Thanks Lance. I think it's something we sometimes over look. Thanks for stopping by! :)

BillionaireWoman · 1 year ago

Wow, imagine my surprise when I saw your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by Barbara, I'm glad to have you here. :) Your book was a very practical yet inspirational one for me. I am going to go take a look at your site now.

BillionaireWoman · 1 year ago

I'm glad you are using your skills for your own benefit now. I totally know what you mean by being "out of control of your life" when you are working for someone else.


Thanks for stopping by Maya! :)

Shaun Connell · 1 year ago

Ah, wow. I had literally just wrote up a rough draft of a post entitled "What if It's Okay to Be Selfish," about financial independence and happiness. Hehe.


Fantastic thoughts, and I couldn't agree more. If only more people considered their options. The money "box" is holding them in. Ah! New post idea... ;-)

Barbara Swafford · 1 year ago

Hi Nathalie - You're right about self employment. That what we are. Although sometimes it feels like we're working 24/7 -365, the rewards make it all worthwhile. Anyone who has the patience, perseverance and determination to have a business of their own can usually make a go of it. I would just remind them to do their homework and find a good mentor.

Nathalie Lussier · 1 year ago

Thanks for stopping by Barbara. Finding a mentor is definitely the way to go. :)

Daniel Richard · 1 year ago

Gotta add this in. The cool part about freelancing is that we are paid by projects. And if each project could be completed by lets say... an hour which was estimated to be done in 1 full day, then you get paid for the entire thing for that.

Of course, living as a freelancer requires us to be more frugal than as when we had a job. :)

Nathalie Lussier · 1 year ago

That's a great point Daniel. If you're not paid by the hour, then suddenly you have even more motivation to finish your work faster. :)

nicky · 1 year ago

Brilliant post... I've launched and added self employment to my life in prep for escaping cubicle nation. It really is a stress reliever... :) I think now it's becoming a necessity to add at least one second income stream to your portfolio as you say. The only thing I'd say is that I don't consider it in anyway selfish.
I've stumbled your post..

Nathalie Lussier · 1 year ago

Thank you so much Nicky! I am glad you are already adding new sources of income to your life. Way to go! :)

Jo · 1 year ago

Most useful information for anyone interested in personal freedom.

Jeremy Day · 1 year ago

Hi Nathalie,

Great post. I love it when I find other people encouraging people to be entrepreneurs. That is one of the main things that made this country great and I think we have lost some of that. I do look forward to reading more.

Sheila | Live Well 360° · 1 year ago

I couldn't agree more. What a great post. I find that when I tell people I am self employed and begin talking about what I do, people tend to respond with great support, yet saying something like, "Wow, I could never do that, but good for you, how inspiring." I think that it is a false sense of security people have in what they consider "real jobs".

Sheila
http://www.livewell360.com

PS And yes, I do love wearing my bunny slippers while I work. ;-)

LUKA DALANG · 1 year ago

what I just read, is very inspiring. I will appreciate more articles from you.

Luka Dalang

Jules @ Lovely Las Vegas · 9 months ago

So inspiring! This article serves as a great motivation with some concrete ideas for self-employment opportunities. Now I need to read the parts that follow. Thanks for your wonderful blog, Nathalie.

Lz @ Ideas For Self Employment · 1 month ago

Self employment has got loads of benefits but requires hard work. It is "selfish" but in a positive way.