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A Desperate Act of a New Writer
Choosing to pursue writing as my main source of income was difficult and the risks are many. Luckily, I have a wonderful support system that allows me to finally take my dream of being a writer seriously and focus all my efforts in this area. However, in my haste to acquire some modicum of financial success, I have leaped before I looked and created an account with hirewriters.com. This is a bit of a cautionary tale that I'm sure other writers may have experienced when they were trying to begin their careers and I thought I would share my experience with those that are interested.
By Kevin McIntosh8 years ago in Journal
Purpose and Destiny
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, I dreamed of writing. Writing for whoever might hear, whoever might care, or, for myself and the sheer enjoyment, nay, the absolute bliss of filling a page with words spilling from my mind like a torrent. (a torrent of what, we shall not debate!) Words have always been there, at the forefront of my every thought, waking or sleeping, dreaming or working. How many times I’ve been caught narrating what I’m doing by a quizzical onlooker I dare not admit (usually a family member, thank goodness, but not always). It’s rather like an obsession I cannot escape or break free of, and like an obsession, I do not care to break free, really.
By Cynthia Morgan8 years ago in Journal
'Peter Pan'-ing Isn't so Cute Anymore
Thirsty Thursdays. Drinks on Friday because thank God it's the freakin' weekend. Saturday bottomless brunch with avo on toast, of course. Sunday Roast somewhere hipster before the Sunday scaries settle in. Monday, lift chat about how tired and grumpy you are that it's a new week.
By Katrina Clarke8 years ago in Journal
Ways to Become a Successful Healthcare Entrepreneur
All across the globe, industries are pushing forward innovations that change the way we perceive common objects and services we had become accustomed to. The healthcare sector is no exception, as more and more healthcare startups are coming up with ideas that they can do better than the competition. If you are considering becoming a healthcare provider, this is the perfect time to do it. According to the Productivity Commission’s report on healthcare services, the total amount of Australian government, individuals and private insurance spent on healthcare grew from $4,788 per person in 2004/5 to $6,248 per person in 2014. However, as money brings more business opportunities, it also brings more competitors. These things are something you should know if you want to bypass some commonplace obstacles.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Journal
Battling the Opioid and Substance Abuse Epidemic
Before I graduated college, I had no idea what I was going to do with my life. I only figured out my next steps the Wednesday before graduation which was the following Saturday. That Wednesday was the day that I received the job offer. A job offer with a salary much lower than I was expecting but in the field I had and have a passion for. You do not do counseling for the money, but that is a story for another time.
By Alex McGowan8 years ago in Journal
Relinquishing Armor
To be an actor requires levels of strength that are taken for granted in everyday life. To stand on a stage, in front of a camera, and exploit your experiences to become someone else requires a lot of us. A lot of courage, a lot of compassion, and crazy amounts of vulnerability. But what do these things even mean?
By Amelia Clare Wright8 years ago in Journal
You're Not Stuck; You're Afraid
We all know that one person who is stuck on a job they hate, or who is stuck studying a course that doesn’t even inspire them to breathe. And for some reason they feel obliged to engage in that activity even though they are fully aware of the fact that it makes them unhappy.
By Kynene Nwaobasi8 years ago in Journal
5 Misconceptions About Missionary Life
When I decided to pack up my life and move to Baja California to teach at a school for the deaf, I was pretty sure I knew what I was getting myself into. Sure, I would be away from home. Separated from family for nine months at a time. Missing holidays like Thanksgiving and New Year's. But I hadn't lived with my family for four years, so I wasn't too worried about getting homesick for them. Friends? I was definitely going to miss them, but we had all just graduated college and would be going our separate ways regardless. Besides, life was about to become ALL about Jesus, so how could I possibly miss my ordinary American life? That was what pre-missionary Trish thought. Missionary Trish has learned a lot, failed a lot, grown a lot, and gained a lot of wisdom she didn't have before. Here are five of the biggest misconceptions I had before moving to Mexico, and what I've learned since being a teacher for three years and currently residing as a dorm mom...
By Trish Guinn8 years ago in Journal
Being a Carer
As my girlfriend has just posted her story of being a carer I thought I would add mine. I am much older than her and have a lot more experience so our views may have as many differences as similarities. I raised two disabled children who needed extra care, this gave me an interest in being a carer. Unfortunately, I was in a marriage filled with bills and couldn’t afford the drop-in income. It was only after the marriage ended that I could afford to be a carer and I still am 7 years later. I have worked with every possible age from birth to a lady of 103 years old so have varied experience.
By ASHLEY SMITH8 years ago in Journal
