Meanwhile Karen's answers for my interview came in. Here's what she had to tell me:
-From reading your blog, I know you have recently quited your job for working as a full-time blogger. How has that changed your life?
I finally get to do what I always wanted for a living. I was doing a job that didn't interest me and I died a slow death at my desk daily. Since leaving that job, I feel better mentally and even physically. I am moving into more opportunities that I could not have done before with that office job for example I was hired as a photographer to shoot backstage at NYFW. The world is now really open to me to accept anything. It's a bit scary too being my own boss but I would rather that than the security of a corporate cheque that gave me no joy.
-What are the benefits of your job and are there any downsides to it?
I get to work when I want and how I want to. I am my own boss so make all the rules. Blogging is a mobile so as long as I have access to the Internet I can work literally anywhere in the world. It's a fantastic feeling to not be 'chained' to one place.
Blogging takes up a lot of your time. More than I think readers realize. Blog posts can take hours and I have three blogs now. Also it's great being your own boss but along with that I need to be an accountant, photographer, model, writer, promoter I mean the list goes on. I am semi considering getting an intern to help.
-What career perspectives do you see?
Career wise I see opportunities in so many different directions. Being hired as a photographer is one of them. I have an opportunity that will involve a magazine very soon that I can't talk about yet till its confirmed but I can't wait. It's like the blog can be the stepping stone or launch pad to other opportunities that you don't see coming eg stylist, hosting, modeling, writing, collaborations the list goes on depending on what your blog is about and what you are passionate about.
-Would you say it pays off, both morally and financially, so far?
I feel really blessed to be doing that I want now. It's definitely the most satisfying feeling ever to be your own free agent and to know you are doing things in life now for you and no one or no other business. Financially I am matching what I made from the job I left behind so I feel this is a real split screen moment In terms of doing what I want for the same income.
What a great girl and a really helpful material both for my project and my own blog! #motivation
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