How I Overcame Professional Stagnation by Embracing Freelancing With Determination and Optimism.
In my 15-year career, I’ve faced my fair share of mid-career-crisis. Today, I want to share with you what has helped me overcome it.
As you progress in your own career, you too may experience slow seasons. That’s why having a risk management plan in place is important, complete with well-defined contingency and mitigation strategies.
Some of the situations I’ve encountered the career crisis are:
- Industry slowdowns resulting in seasonal lulls
- Loss of clients due to heavy competition
- Economic shifts (both global and local)
- Major technological changes and knowledge gap
During these times, I’ve discovered some powerful tools and the value of having them:
- Strong Client Relationship
- Acquiring New Skills to Have Diverse Services
- Alternative Earning Options
- Passive income sources
As I mentioned, during my career I have seen multiple career slowdowns and every time I was able to swim through the difficult times with ease.
If you want to know how I was able to do so, continue reading…