Following the Prime Minister’s recent speech regarding the coalition Government’s focus on enabling free thinkers and entrepreneurs to flourish in the UK economy of the future, it’s particularly fitting that the value brought to UK plc by an army of over one million freelancers is recognised today, in the shape of National Freelancers Day.
The desire to achieve a rewarding work-life balance is one of the reasons I chose to set up my own freelance consultancy business. Like so many others, I had also become disillusioned and demotivated by corporate life. There comes a time when you have to have the courage of your convictions in life and take control of your destiny.
At the age of 39, I had become concerned that unless I determined my own path to professional happiness and security and struck out on a new journey, I would be in danger of drifting into a career backwater.
The launch of Blackbird Communications was one of the most liberating experiences of my life. It has allowed me to re-set the parameters of my life, become fitter, more of a free-thinking spirit and bring my expertise and experience to the benefit of a range of businesses.
Yes, these are challenging economic times but I’ve discovered that life is all about challenge and more so when you decide to go it alone. Congratulations to all my fellow freelancers on this, the second annual National Freelancers Day. Celebrate your achievements ! To all those thinking about freelancing, try it ! There’s plenty of support out there, you’re never alone!
http://www.nationalfreelancersday.org.uk/cms/
What a pity I missed it! I have set up http://www.mumworks.co.uk in Harpenden to help professional mothers and fathers with children at school to offer their skills and experience to businesses on a part-time basis. We are already working with a few businesses who need someone with expertise for a few hours a week on a regular basis.
Regards
Simon Marchant-Jones