I work. A lot. It may not seem like it because I work from home, but I work about 80 hours a week, between working at the law firm, dating website, auditioning, acting business meetings, filming and various other gigs. As a self-employed freelancer (most of those jobs I'm considered an independent contractor), I am also responsible for my own taxes, retirement and healthcare. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by everything because there is JUST SO MUCH!!!
Yesterday while on my way to an audition, between answering law firm emails, a promo company I work with called me in to book me for two gigs in the next few weeks. For those of you who are unfamiliar, promo work is something many actors do as an easy support job: you go in for a few hours to some event, talk with some people and they pay you at the end of it. So far all of my promo work has been for kid events; I go in for 2-3 hours and talk with kids and get paid. It's a great, easy gig and I'm happy I get the opportunity to work. Except I'll be doing that on top of filming my new show (!), working full time at both companies (!!!) and auditioning (!!!).
I was feeling pretty stressed when I talked to a friend of mine who told me to pray. Just sit down and pray. Within seconds I was just so overwhelmed by thankfulness for the opportunities that I get. To have not only one legitimate work-from-home job, but two, plus the flexibility to leave for a few hours to do my acting is great. My income is finally bigger than the average entry-level college graduate - and my time is all my own.
More than anything, it confirms that I am indeed on the right path God has set for me. Though unconventional, God has provided abundantly and looking back, it's so clear that I am doing much better now than I would have been if I took a regular corporate entry-level job. The world told me time and time again that it wasn't the smartest path, but I took the path I believe God intended for me.
With a renewed mindset, I welcome the crazy month of April with all of its challenges and craziness. I pray for additional opportunities if God chooses to provide and I am reminded of this verse:
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2)
I am glad that you found time to post an update. Your words remind me of something I learned the last couple of months. When choosing a job, no work is beneath us, we are not better than those who work low paying jobs. But we can assess a job and say "I can do better, and I aim to." Thats what you did. You proved time and time again that you can do better. I'm very happy for you.
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