Comments on: Is Freelancing (or Problogging) for Me?

By: Sire

Sire — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:48 +0000

Having a family and all I doubt very much that I would quit a secure job to tackle something that may or may not turn out. I see no reason why, given that one had the commitment, that someone could not do both for a time just to see whether it was worth taking the chance.

Also I would suggest to those that would even consider quitting their job and trying out freelance or problogging that they have a reserve of cash on hand to live off, because it would take some time before any significant amount of money was forthcoming.
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By: Race

Race — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:44:36 +0000

I agree with Roy and DiTesco you must establish yourself first before quitting your job. I’ve been blogging for two years before I finally decided to quit my job. Though my employer tried to offer me part-time job or consultancy I decided to make blogging my full-time job because I can work at home, manage my household and look after my kids. I’ve been earning more than my office salary then so I ended my neverending extension with my employer, I beg actually for my boss to let me go lol! I asked for a separation pay and started my full-time blogging. It’s a well-compensated job if you really put your heart and all your efforts in it. Just remember to save some of your earnings because it’s not as stable as a regular job!
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By: Jena Isle

Jena Isle — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:18 +0000

So freelancing and problogging really earns for you. This is because you’re in the IT business and there’s a big demand for it. Congrats, I earn a few bucks too but I’m just a small fry in this world of HTML and XML and I’m glad I’m even earning from the internet.

Very informative post. Thanks for sharing.
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By: Jhong Medina

Jhong Medina — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:15:52 +0000

You got a pretty serious post here Gem. I agree with DiTesco about item number 1. Before jumping to be a freelancer or a problogger make sure that you have established your market or your audience first. Making money online can be rewarding but you’ll need to have patience and perseverance with this kind of business. It may take months for you to reap your investments or even years. Don’t get suck by those advertisement “I’m earning $200 a day”, like any other business… having this online business can be a 50/50 gamble.
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By: Heather Kephart

Heather Kephart — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:47:39 +0000

Great article, Gem! “Is there a demand for my skills and experience?” That’s a big one for me. In the real world yes, it was easy for me to find employment based upon my specific experience. But that experience does not translate to online.

My blog is a personal one and I have family and friends following. But if I want to take it to the next level, I need to start thinking about things that happen to me on a daily basis and whether or not they will be helpful to other people.
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By: Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:53:08 +0000

Hi Gem

It’s been a long time! Could you still remember me? This is Bobby from Baguio..I’ve been an avid reader of your blog..I’ve been away for too long so I have a lot to catch up..

Good advice Gem and nice set of questions (most of my answers were “yes”)

I’m also doing freelance as of now but not into blogging but more into online teaching. That’s the reason why I can’t update my blog frequently.

More Power!

By: DiTesco

DiTesco — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:48:29 +0000

I agree to everything you said here. However, great caution should be taken with #1 on your list, particularly if you are just beginning your online career. Day job may suck, I know and not rewarding enough, but there is the matter of fixed income that flows in on a monthly basis. This can not be replaced by anyone immediately with an online career. There is a lot to build first as you are going to face so much competition which in the end is why many fail. Obviously, once you are set, and having a decent flow of income, then maybe it is time to quit that job.
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By: Kelvin Servigon

Kelvin Servigon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:49:26 +0000

This is not the right time for me to go problogging (or the full-time blogging) because I’m still a student. LOL. But I guess, with my studies, I can still do some blog stuffs, but of course, always “study first”.
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By: Calvin

Calvin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:35:44 +0000

can’t give up my day job for a problogging thing. mababa lang kinikita ko sa blog although i enjoy the perks.
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By: cor

cor — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:10:25 +0000

Hi gem, this is a very helpful article for me. I’ve considered earning from blogging too but I still have to learn a lot. I really need time for learning the technical side of everything. But the upside is that I enjoy spending time on the web.
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