LAUREN LET'S BE BUSINESS BESTIES! I want to chat on Slack all day and complain and celebrate and brainstorm. I want that so deeply and I agree it can be one of the most difficult parts of being freelance. While I'd never want to go back into an office, at least there I would have someone to talk to that isn't a one sided Instagram Story camera!
YES!! I would love that so much! I completely agree with you there and wholeheartedly believe that coworkers are what make work bearable. Is there Slack for non-corporate people? How do we get this going!?
The time freedom that comes with working for yourself is incredible. But I also missing being in an office sometimes, surrounded by other like-minded people. I love bouncing ideas off others, and talking through difficult cases to learn from and be inspired by each other. Heck, I even miss the hallway talk about what people are reading or doing for the weekend. I'd love to brainstorm better ways that we can be "independent and supported" in our self-employment endeavors.
It really is so nice, but I feel the same way. Those small moments of connection throughout the day added up over time and I feel their absence now. I love brainstorming too, let's definitely put our heads together (~same brain-style~) and think of ways to bring more connection to our careers!
This is so relevant. I haven't even come close to figuring out the financial pieces or how to really freelance because it's definitely difficult mentally more than anything. So rest assured I'm right there with you and you are further ahead than it might feel.
It's a mental hurdle for sure. There's a lot of self doubt to wade through and mitigate, which feels like a full-time job on its own. But it has definitely been worth it, I'm so grateful, I'm just missing that connection. Thank you, as always, for reading 🤍
LAUREN LET'S BE BUSINESS BESTIES! I want to chat on Slack all day and complain and celebrate and brainstorm. I want that so deeply and I agree it can be one of the most difficult parts of being freelance. While I'd never want to go back into an office, at least there I would have someone to talk to that isn't a one sided Instagram Story camera!
YES!! I would love that so much! I completely agree with you there and wholeheartedly believe that coworkers are what make work bearable. Is there Slack for non-corporate people? How do we get this going!?
Honestly, I just use Slack for both work and personal things. Can we hang out there??
I didn't know it could be used for personal things! That's perfect!
I relate!! Can we be coworkers?!
The time freedom that comes with working for yourself is incredible. But I also missing being in an office sometimes, surrounded by other like-minded people. I love bouncing ideas off others, and talking through difficult cases to learn from and be inspired by each other. Heck, I even miss the hallway talk about what people are reading or doing for the weekend. I'd love to brainstorm better ways that we can be "independent and supported" in our self-employment endeavors.
Yes!!
It really is so nice, but I feel the same way. Those small moments of connection throughout the day added up over time and I feel their absence now. I love brainstorming too, let's definitely put our heads together (~same brain-style~) and think of ways to bring more connection to our careers!
This is so relevant. I haven't even come close to figuring out the financial pieces or how to really freelance because it's definitely difficult mentally more than anything. So rest assured I'm right there with you and you are further ahead than it might feel.
It's a mental hurdle for sure. There's a lot of self doubt to wade through and mitigate, which feels like a full-time job on its own. But it has definitely been worth it, I'm so grateful, I'm just missing that connection. Thank you, as always, for reading 🤍