Best pick: How to Be Self-Employed When You’re Terrified of Risk

The internet loves to romanticize quitting your job, betting on yourself and figuring it out as you go. Respectfully, some of us have bills.

In this episode of Clock In, we’re talking about how to become self-employed when you are deeply, spiritually risk-averse. I’m breaking down how I made the jump from a traditional career to working for myself, the financial and career safety nets I’d put in place before leaving a paycheque, and how to test whether your business can actually support you before you need it to.

Because working for yourself doesn’t have to mean risking everything. You can be ambitious, cautious and a little anxious about money — and still build something of your own.

During this episode's WWED, Emily and Maria discuss themes of domestic violence and aggravated assault. Should you choose not to listen, skip 31:35- 40:02. Please take care.

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