I have little to none experience dealing with local people and children to begin with. My management time was also bad because again I think ' time is mere human construction' and that I don't feel the need to follow it unless I make a deal with others. Fast forward, I slide myself into teaching world.
There are obviously good and bad moment throughout my teaching experience. All my life, I could never be patient with a little child but teaching them has taught me to be more patient and dive into their little world.
The children like me despite my inability to be punctual and lack of communication with the parents. There were lots of misunderstanding regarding schedule. I was in position juggling between my writing gig, my study, and this teaching. I have to travel 6 km daily in a heavy traffic jam and the parents expected me to be really punctual. In short, my schedule was really tight and no way I could move it.
It's problematic. I do posses Asian looks which then made it weird that I speak English better than the local tongue. It's just I feel the clearance whenever I speak English compared to Indonesian. I'd truly appreciate if they could speak English yet unfortunately no.
Even today, I asked my classmates and rehearse everything I should be saying only to say this simple sentence
' I quit'
It sounds simple but in common tongue, there's some sort of tone which then will decide the whole next situation. I don't want it to lead me into awkward and unfavorable situation.
I was actually on denial that I love and enjoy writing more than anything. I always think that my writing sucks therefore I should never write. But since steemit, I've written lots of things in very diverse topic although I mostly write spontaneous poetry.
I really prefer to work behind the spotlight creating magic and inspire others. I am a person with so many on going project which are somewhat abandoned due to my bad management time and resources.
This is actually just another phase in life that I've been able to taste what it's like to be a teacher. Still I'd prefer honing my writing skills or invest my time in practicing my coding whilst also getting out of the fish bowl and moving on with my study responsibility.
It's been 60 days I am on steemit . It has helped me in so many different ways. It's also a part of my life journey which I could say a little ' spiritual'. I've written countless and numerous article about my story and what I truly care about my surrounding. I've met different people with different role. Some guide me to ask a right question, some taught me practical skills, some inspired me to chase after my goals, some showed me my flaws of my writings. I've also came across numerous articles which are truly eye opening and thought provoking. All in all, It's way more emotionally satisfactory than to teach.
It is just that I think, teaching little children is not yet my forte and something I wouldn't do for a living. I'd probably teach again one day but I'd try to deal with elder range group.
From now on, I'd commit to create more well written and thought provoking content which I personally find to be emotionally rewarding.
To sums it up, I'd also not to forget this simple wisdom of
I'm a little confused: you say don't put all your eggs in one basket, yet you are quitting your job to blog full time on steem where you make roughly $0.75 a blog.
I'm all for pursuing what it is you actually love, but the way you are doing and the timing of it will probably make you grow to resent steem. The most likely scenario in the short term is that you work hard, create good content (which I'll try to upvote), but it won't receive the rewards that shitty content from popular people get, and you'll get angry that you are doing this full time and working your ass off while getting let's say $2.50 a blog and they get orders of magnitude more.
Don't get me wrong, I really do wish you the best, I just don't think this is a responsible way of going all in on something. I've gone all in on a few ventures in my life thus far, but all were after I had proof that I could sustain myself doing it. I hope you have a backup way to earn income or have some saved up so you can pursue your interests in the short term, but if not, be ready to find a job you enjoy a little more than tutoring.
I always think of the Jim Carrey quote when it comes to situations like this: "you can fail doing something you hate, why not do something you love?" We only live a short amount of time, it's not worth spending our most valuable resource (time) on something you hate. But as stated above, my worry is that you'll grow to resent the steem reward system and not actually continue loving it when the rewards are your way of living and the system is unfair. I hope I'm wrong, rooting for you!
Cheers and good luck.
I have no skin in the game (I saw this post via a resteem and don't know anyone here), but I have to say @daut44's post above is one of the more well thought out comments I've seen on steemit. I agree that when steemit becomes a 'job' and pressure starts to build to 'make money', things will get weird. Steemit is so random that despite your best efforts at quality content and 'marketing', you STILL might only get a buck for a post that took you hours to craft.
My position is that if you enjoy writing on steemit for FUN, and the content you create is a byproduct of something you already enjoy or you're doing it for personal growth or self-exploration, and you don't NEED the money to live, you're going to enjoy it a lot more than the opposite scenario, where it's essentially a poorly-paid job.
@negativer, I agree with @daud44's concern regarding the resentment. I felt that on the way of my journey here that when steemit becomes a 'job' there's some sort of pressure that one has to meet required amount.
I can feel the difference doing something I truly love and something I am not. I am in no position to deal with people in my surrounding whilst I can not move for the next 2 year or so. So, I found steemit to be one of activity that I could truly invest my time and energy in as I could do it anywhere and anytime.
I have also written previously in the comment below that I am still a student. What I get from steemit is more than enough to help me sustain a life for a week :)
Thank you for dropping by and giving another insight ! wish you a great day :)
Thank you for another insight on this @daut44,
I am still a student with a really tight schedule and it's more manageable to write than to work as tutor or waitress which requires me to travel almost daily. I do have several back up job which most of them are online plus it's easier dealing with the customers. I am also trying to be a cypto trader which I am still learning therefore tutoring won't give me enough time to do so.
I've passed my resentment days and since the first time I come here my main purpose was to hone my writing skills. Little did I know, It was sustaining my life in the way. I'd say I am enjoying writing where I don't care if I make a buck or two because again it's not my only source of living. I have to juggle again between several online job or data entry job which requires me to travel but more in nice places.
As I've also said, It's emotionally rewarding for me to write, read and learn from others and from myself. Again, Thank you for speaking out your concern. I am aware also, that being a writer on and off site do make little money but that's what I love to do and that's what I could do. Besides, It's also enhancing my study course which is about literature and creative writing :)
Regarding the system. I know it's somehow unfair but that's just the way it is and has becoming something normal for me.
Bless you and have a great day!
woo go @macchiata 👍
i have faith that you will succeed in this and will help support and promote you fully 🙌
and remember...
@isacoin
That quote is so on point ! I hope you also succeed with things you're doing right now and in the future :D
Talk soon aye!
This is inspiring, it's been through my mind to do this, it needs a lot of courage. Congratulations on the attitude and good luck!
I'd say you should have another backup job and crypto knowledge before diving into steem world :) It takes time for sure @lpessin but don't give up just yet. Don't leave your full time job if you have no backup plan. It takes time to weigh it in, think about it carefully.
Great day !
I applaud your desire to Steem full-time. I wish I could do the same, and I hope you have all the luck in the world with it :D
@anarcho-andrie, This desire to steem full- time is definitely one of a big move I've made in life that I have to say " I quit" facing my fear dealing with people over here. I don't speak the language and truly a barrier for me.So, being a full time steemian having some part time business would be better Idea for me.
Thank you for your kind wishes :) I'd say steem is a hobby that pays not really a job :p
I found your content via resteems from @clayboyn. Best of luck in your new steem job!
re-steeming this :)@eturnex, I'd say steem is not a job :D but something I love to do that pays and worth investing my time and energy. Thank you for checking out this post and yeah I should say thank you to @clayboyn for
Have a good day !
Thanks for sharing your experience. All the best to you @macchiata. I've been here 80 days and it's been life-changing for me as well. I'll be looking for your future posts :)
Thank you @d-pend.
I couldn't agree more with you that we actually get something to learn or two here. I'd say it's truly life changing on my journey and i believe you do feel so. I'll be checking yours as well :) Have a good day !
Cheers! You too :D
I know you'll be just fine here in steemit if you put enough effort, got my support. Followed and upvoted !!
thank you for the kind words and your support @jokossita
Bold but exciting decision.
Since you are already at this point, all I can say is all the best and don't let your inspirations down and keep yourself motivated :)
Cheers!
@pisolutionsmru, Thank you for the good wishes :) I am trying to keep myself motivated each day. I am all in to grind myself and hustle. I hope I can inspire and be inspired :)
Bless you and Have a good day !
Nice one, Good luck Macchiata!
Amazing. Thanks for Sharing
Loved your post! I know what you mean.