Redefining Workplace Freedom
From 9-to-5 to Creative Self-Employment – A Personal Journey
Hello dear friend,
When I was 25, I thought "freedom" at work meant a steady paycheck of 1 lakh INR, 40+ holidays a year, and enough time to pursue hobbies on the side.
At 30, I think differently.
After living a self-employed life for 1.5 years, my definition of "freedom" has changed.
Here's what matters to me these days:
The luxury of waking up on most days with excitement in my heart to start working.
A healthy workspace and co-workers that energize me instead of leaving me drained.
The option to take decisions that push me towards my life goals.
The flexibility to take a few days off every few months to explore new places.
The freedom to explore new side hustles, keep expanding my horizons, and make tons of money on the side. (The goal of 1 lakh INR has expanded manifold now, and I'm grateful for the opportunities that keep coming my way.)
In short, freedom at work means I can choose when I do what I do while feeling creatively challenged and with enough time and space to explore new horizons.
Maybe my 9-to-5 job would never have made this possible.
But thanks to this new career of being a full-time writer, I get to push my definition of "enough" and truly explore what possibilities the world has in store for me.
What's your definition of "freedom" at work?
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That’s all from my end today. I’ll see you again soon. Till then, stay strong. Keep smiling and be awesome.
With love,
Anangsha.