Are you working on a May day?
Being a copywriter is a really fantastic job, but if you're working for yourself, like me, then it's one of those jobs that you do all the time.
Today is May Day, which in Australia (where I am) is a public holiday. It seems like everyone is down the beach or relaxing at a family bbq. Actually, I shouldn't complain too much, because that's exactly what I'll be doing later on. The point I'm making is that right now I'm working, as I do every single day.
Having your own consultancy is not a 9-5, Monday-Friday job. You don't open your bank account every fortnight and find your salary conveniently paid. Sometimes I'm unsure where my job will come from. Am I putting you off?
The fact of the matter is that working for yourself is very rewarding. I'm happy to put the effort in today. I really like what I do and have no-one telling me how to do it! I can choose who I work with and the projects I work on.
And, yep, I did say that I pretty much work every day, but I don't necessarily work all day. I can complete work first thing in the morning, late at night or even on the weekend, which means that when I want some time free, I can go ahead and take it.
I meet my girlfriends every Wednesday for a long lunch. Something I absolutely wouldn't be able to do if I had a 'steady' job.
So, working for yourself is hard, but the rewards are there. Is it sounding better?