Working in large corporations where stakeholders siphon all the profits of the company while you gain a measly pay? Slogging for a boss that does not respect what you do and treats you like a slave. What is work-life balance?
For the last 3 years, I was in limbo, thinking of what to do next. To move on from work experience built up over a decade only to realize I am behind times. Becoming obsolete. I came across a laundry list written by Marguerite Ward & Ali Montag on CNBC titled: "27 businesses you can start for less than $1,000".
Can we be our own bosses in this day and age without capital? Let's explore some of these options. Referring to the article/laundry list:
1. Tutor
While I have spent the last entire decade having skills that are not relevant today or for my future, there really isn't much value to teach someone outdated information. I am naturally a good teacher but perhaps I would be better off teaching here on Steemit about #bitcoin.
7. Errand Runner
It seems that everyone's a couch potato nowadays and couldn't walk five minutes to get groceries, food, or leave the house. This led to many errand/delivery services to have sprung up. Logistics and errand services are becoming viable career options due to their lucrative nature and low start-up costs. Once I get a bike license I would sign up to become an errand boy.
9. Freelance Writer
Yes, this is exactly what I have been doing now. I see Steemit as a writing platform for the future and writers can get rewarded fairly. I hope Steemit can change things in the future.
My own suggestion: Crypto investor and trader!
Blockchain and cryptocurrency could potentially generate jobs and careers that never existed today. Being early in the game (although I am a few years late) could lead us to become the pioneers in the long run. Perhaps 20 years from now, we would become full-fledged companies running based on blockchain-related technologies.
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