Some advice please!
By paula27661
@paula27661 (15811)
Australia
January 11, 2009 5:22am CST
I am having a crisis. I do not know what to do. I am a writer, it is my passion. I did a freelance journalism course 2 years ago and I have had several pieces published although I have only been paid for two. We are having some financial problems at the moment, nothing major but concerns all the same. I have a seven year old and working from home is ideal for me so I can be here for her before and after school. I am not making any decent money from writing and my husband is beginning to pressure me to go and get a job outside the home. The only reason I am reluctant to do that is that if I work outside the home I will no longer be able to dedicate my time to writing for my blog, MyLot, several other writing sites and sending my articles to editors. I know I have to make a decision; stick it out with the writing as these things take time or give it up once and for all and get a job in an office which I hate. I would be very sad to give up the one thing that keeps me sane; my writing. Anybody out there have any suggestion what I should decide?
1 response
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
11 Jan 09
I wish I culd help you, but I think you are the only one who can sort this out, unless you get a specific offer. I believe you are young enough to persue your writing career later. I started writing at sixty, so it's never too late. Put your family first Paula, and everything will eventaully fall into place.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
12 Jan 09
Thanks for responding. It's all about priorities isn't it? You are right writing is one of the things you can do at any age. Good advice.
