10 Areas You Should Consider Before Venturing into Self-employment.

World Of Work Series 

The Self Employment World

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I'm currently in my seventh year as a freelancer, youth consultant, trainer, photographer, and graphic designer.  I used to hear a lot of stories about self-employment, one of which was the flexibility and power to do whatever you wanted, when you wanted.  Having worked on both ends of the employment spectrum, both provide excellent and different experiences, with discipline playing an important role.

I normally urge my mentees to take all self-employment stories with a grain of salt because there are numerous things that people do not disclose. I believe that the coin has three sides, and that before making any decisions, both sides should be considered.

Based on my personal experience, here are  ten areas that are rarely discussed in many situations that you should consider before venturing into self-employment.

1. There are no leave days.  

2. Your network is the cornerstone. 

3. There is no set payday date unless you have contracts.  

4. Having more free time does not always imply freedom.

5. There are no holidays or weekends; each day is a workday.  

6. Your next move is extremely important. 

7. More than one talent or position. 

8. Upskilling is not an option.

9. Every coin matters, and financial awareness is essential (saving and investing).

10. As an expert, you might attract a large number of projects to your platter. So aspire to be one, because no matter what you're doing, someone else is doing it.

📌 I hope you've learnt something; invite me for a Skill Up master session to learn more with your team.  I am available in June.

Quotes 

📍"Don't write somebody off just yet, unless they are dead.  Just because you have achieved stardom does not imply that the rest are failures. Stay humble because it is only a matter of time before someone else takes over the title you once had." - Wilson Masaka, Youth Advocate and Social Entrepreneur.

📍"Born into a poor family does not guarantee that you will die poor, unless you believe it, do nothing, and let the assertion to become a reality." - Wilson Masaka, Youth Advocate and Social Entrepreneur.

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