Hi! I’m Ica a.k.a @wondersofnature here in the Steemit world. I’m a freelancer, I stay at home the whole day. You might be wondering what am I doing all day? Let me share with you a bit of my story.
I came from a poor family. My Mom and Dad were separated. I learned to make a living at the age of 13. My Grandma is a great tailor and through her teachings, I was able to work in our neighborhood who owned a small tailoring business. I work every after my class on weekdays and the whole day during weekends. It became my source until I graduated from high school. Lucky enough, a good friend of my Mom offered me a scholarship thus I was able to study Computer Programming Vocational Course while working as a saleslady at the age of 16. When I turned 18 years-old I ventured on a BPO industry. With my little knowledge of speaking English and computers, I got hired and worked for 2 years. It was tough in the beginning, many of my customers were complaining about my communication skills. But because I badly need the job I worked hard to improve myself. I was transferred to the Sales Department where I became and awarded as the all-time Top Sales Performer. Unfortunately, after 2 years of working very hard, I got health issues. I had difficulties in sleeping, headaches, I became too skinny, and got a lot of pimples in my face. I am the breadwinner during that time and despite my health issues I had to pursue to make money. Until I met the people who changed my life. They were young entrepreneurs who taught and showed me the opportunity despite being an under College graduate through the power of the internet. I thought I will be spending my whole life working in the BPO industry but I was wrong.
Those young entrepreneurs I met became my best of friends. With the knowledge, they shared I learned how to use the internet to learn and earn. I resigned from my BPO job and started my own Gadgets Online Store. I didn’t have any capital when I started my business, I just did the drop-shipping techniques and from nothing, I was able to earn up to 5 digits a day. Bigger than my monthly salary. But it doesn’t end there! It was the year 2015 when I was introduced by my Fiance to the world of Bitcoin. God also blessed me with a new job. I was hired as an Online Consultant in one of the Company that also introduces bitcoin. I worked purely home based. I was immediately promoted as Team Leader after few months and handled the Online Advertising team in the Philippines, Korea, and Kenya. My 5 digit income became 6 digits per month and because of that at the age of 22, I was able to buy my own house and lot, invest in stock market and gold and sent my sister to college and graduated. And in return to all the Lord’s blessings, I contributed and helped our Local Church finish its renovation. Also gave gifts to the elders and children in our church during Christmas. Because blessings are sweeter when shared to other. :) On the other hand, nothing is temporary in this world. After 2 years my contract has ended, though I no longer work for that company, yet the wisdom that I got remains in me.
Since I learned and experience how powerful the internet was, I got the idea that even people who were unable to finish college have the chance to become successful. Now I chose to become a Freelancer for several reasons. First, I am the Boss of myself. I don’t have to follow commands and be pressured in maintaining my performance and hitting quotas. Second, Time freedom. I can stay up late and wake up late if I wanted to. I can travel and go on vacation anytime without worrying about the job I left behind. Third, it’s convenient. I can do my work even without taking a bath. I don’t need to travel everyday to the office. Since it’s online, it’s very accessible anytime and anywhere. Fourth, I can get many jobs as much as I want. Since I own my time, I can set my own schedule to manage all my work. And most of all, I can get jobs without being intimidated with my educational attainment. I’m currently doing 5 jobs everyday and that include Steemit. And I can do my 5 jobs without compromising my daily household routines such as cleaning, cooking, washing, petting my dogs, etc. I still have time to watch my favorite tv show and have extra time to nap. Freelancers earnings determined by the time and effort they put on their work. Thus, if you want to earn bigger you must exert more effort to attain it. Being a Freelancer will practice your discipline and determination to earn.
Hence, technology, on the other hand, give a huge contribution to our lives. It gives chance to many people to earn and change their lives. Just like Steemit :) Where everyone can be part of the community and are free to write and earn. You might not know but at some point, a 1 SBD earning from their post could feed their hungry family.
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Greetings, beautiful and dear Ica
How nice of you to become a freelancer. I am a psychologist and I also have a certain autonomy at work. To do this, I need to study hard, practically all day long and always be up to date to exercise my work well.
When we choose to be freelancers or autonomous, work much more, we need to devote much more and rest less hehehe.
I root for you and I hope you are prepared to deal with these issues that work as a freelancer requires.
Besides, I noticed you have two dogs for the photos. The first one is a Shitzu, right? I also have a shitzu called Miya and I love her too much. Besides Linda, you like puppies. Congratulations
Thank you for posting and good afternoon!!!
Hi @julisavio! It's nice to have you here :) Yes, I also read in one of the articles that women do sometimes overuse their brains as they love doing multitasking just like I always do. Thus, it is said that women need a longer sleep to rest. hehe..
I actually have 5 dogs, 2 shih tzus and 1 japanese spitz inside my house, and 2 dogs outdoor. They are like my own children. Thanks for dropping by.
wow, how amazing. ur dogs are so cute though.
Thank you @nuella ^_^
Inspiring specially for someone who's new to Steemit like me :-)
Thank you @jhoevhee :) Steemit is a great platform where you can write all of your thoughts and share ideas with your readers and earn at the same time, so just keep steeming!
You are truly an inspiration to me and to others @wondersofnature! :)
Thank you @spreadyourword. It's more inspiring to know that I am an inspiration to someone <3
Sure thing! You are a blessing to others for being an inspiration and for inspiring other lives! God bless!
Beutiful reading, it sounds incredible.. Wish you be successful on Steemit aswell!
Thank you @jirkamarek! Same to you as well. Good luck to us!
This is really inspiring @wondersofnature. Love your confidence and determination.
Thank you @favourjames ^_^
You have got the Wow dog!! :D
haha.. Yeah, I was not expecting that she will sit there. She was just playing and when I was about to take the photo she suddenly sat down and smile. lol
😂😂😂 a smiling pet is one of the best things that can happen to you :D you are lucky..!
I also just recently resigned to my BPO job, whoo! I did it for 1 year then I quit coz I can't handle those rude customers who think they are always right (ugh! I want to throw a brick at them. Kidding aside😂😂😂) and the hardest part is you still need to be kind and apologetic.
Wow! Your story is really inspiring 😊
Hahaha.. That's true.. That moment when you still need to be calm and polite even though you're really hurt inside and wanted to disconnect the call to get rid of them. haha. I could still remember my first month when I cried because I couldn't handle the rudeness of the caller.
Nice kabayan! Great to see another fellow pinoy living life to it's fullest and enjoying it at the same time. Never stop inspiring people, uplift and empower them, mabuhay ka! :)
Astig nung dog, nakipose sa picture picture. ;)
(P.S. : Turuan mo nga ako bes kung pano yang freelance work na ginagawa mo. :D)
Salamat po @yukimaru! Yan tayong mga Pilipino, kahit ano mang pagdaanan sa buhay ay patuloy na bumabangon at lumalaban. Hindi natatakot na sumubok ng paulit-ulit kahit na ilang beses na tayong nadadapa. Mabuhay tayong mga Pinoy!
To be able to work without even worrying about how you look like, I like it when you said "work without even taking a bath" funny but it's true, that's one thing I love about freelancing at home too. 😂😂😂 yung kahit nakasampay pa yung damit mo sa balikat mo! who cares im the boss! Congratulations! I'm always happy to see someone happy and Congratulations with your achievements in life.
Salamat @gavinci13. Indeed, Kahit nga wala pang mumog eh. hahaha.. open laptop tapos work na habang nagkakape. Kapag napagod pwedeng matulog. hehe.. Masaya rin ako para sayo. Mabuhay tayong mga masisipag na Pilipino!
it is beautiful collection
Very Impressive! I'm really impressed to reading your life story. You are a very hardworking girl and you have a pretty ability to manage your time at home. And I agreed, the online job is pretty much than the others.
God Blessed Sister :-)
Thank you @sanach. When I saw the reality of the life, that many people are jobless, broken family and homeless, I promised to myself to pursue my dreams just like many successful did despite being a drop out from College. All I have is a fighting spirit and the Lord's guidance when I ventured life and he never let me down. Thank you for dropping and God bless you too Siste :)
How does one become a freelancer? I really want to become one, can you point me to resources that will help me launch a freelancing career?
Or do you offer trainings for aspiring freelancers?
Hi @rainbowme! The Internet is the home of Freelancers. You can start being one by finding your forte. Just like me, my forte is Sales thus I started putting my own Online Store. There is also company hiring Virtual Assistant where you can work about 4-6 hours only per day in front of your computer. If you are good at designing you can put up your own Online Designing Company just like my friend did without any capital. And of course the most trending nowadays is the cryptocurrency. It's billion dollar industry. You can start collecting free tokens or invest if you want, then keep it, monitor the market and learn when to sell your assets. It's like investing in stock market. I have a friend who's a former Steemian who have focused in cryptocurrencies and earn huge money without capital. There are a lot of opportunities online you just need to allot time to study how this particular thing work. I hope that helps ;) God Bless!
I'm interested in this, can you tell me their website please?
Hardwork has its own reward! You deserve them all. God bless you more, @wondersofnature.
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Nice post @wondersofnature.I'm just wondering,what Bitcoin platform are you investing right now?tCan you share me the link and your online store too?thanks:)Have a nice day!