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Because freelancing is not for the faint-of-heart

Melissa Gouty
6 min readDec 16, 2019
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To my fellow freelancers, writers-for-hire, and word-gurus-on-the-go:

You know that freelancing is not for the faint-of-heart.

We chose it because of the freedom it offers and because our entrepreneurial spirit guided us toward independent, non-traditional pursuits.

Yes. It’s an incredible joy to be able to work at home. I blossom in my quiet, country home surrounded by natural beauty. My dogs, Ella and Zoey, keep me company and transmit doggie goodwill with every breath. I dress how I want, eat when I want, and listen to the music I want. (Today I’m wearing overalls, having my third cup of hot tea, and munching on toast and cream cheese as I write.)

I avoid commutes, crowded offices, and constant chatter. I can focus all my attention on the task at hand without distractions.

Yes. I like being in charge of my own destiny, unhampered by office politics and company policies. It’s a blessing to be my own boss and pilot my own plane.

It’s just not easy

But even with all those blessings, freelancing is hard.

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Melissa Gouty
Melissa Gouty

Written by Melissa Gouty

Writer, teacher, speaker, and observer of human nature. Content for HVAC & Plumbing Businesses. Author of The Magic of Ordinary. LiteratureLust and GardenGlory.

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