Transitioning from a full-time job to freelancing is one of the most challenging decisions we can have in our careers. Being an employee, you work for a company or a business. As a freelancer, you work independently on your own.
Steps in Transitioning to Freelancing
Research and Learn About Freelancing -- You need to plan and learn as much as possible about freelancing. It would be best to make sure that freelancing fits your working style and will help you with your career goals.
Review Your Skills -- I know you have acquired skills from your full-time job. However, the skills you need in freelancing vary from your clients' demands. It may take some time for others to identify valuable skills that we can offer, so take your time and slowly embrace it.
Enroll in A Freelancing Course -- You need to develop all the required freelancing skills to provide quality service to your future clients. I highly recommend taking the Freelancing (Virtual Assistance) Course of Filipino Virtual Assistance, now known as Surge. They have tailored the course for newbies, and you will learn a lot from their passionate Coaches.
Manage Your Time and Schedule -- This will be hard at first. You will need to be disciplined with your schedule while working on multiple tasks. Later on, you will get used to it. Setting your plan will also help you work efficiently and effectively. Make sure you have breaks in between and do not get exhausted with work.
Set-Up Your Working Space: A dedicated space for your work is essential to separate your tasks from work and at home. It will mentally get you into working mode and have fewer distractions. It is further giving you a work-life balance.
There would be a lot of barriers as we transition because we are used to working in an office setting. However, being an independent worker having freedom in everything is also the best. Good luck with your freelancing career.
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