Adventures Of A Freelance Yuppy

Adventures in Freelancing and Entrepreneurship

Founder’s Story: Raw Confessions of a former Journalist to a Full-time Freelancer

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Mon (AoaFY Founder) caught in deep pensive thinking moment under the skies. Photo Credit: Shienna Mabilin

 

I would like to be as real and as honest as possible with my confessions. I don’t have any intention to blow things out of proportion or keep essential details to myself just to protect a name or keep mine pleasing to your eyes or to any person who would read my personal account as a former corporate yuppy (a journalist to be specific). However, I would like to be prudent enough to use code names, if necessary, to protect myself from any potential lawsuit. I do not have any intent to smear any reputation. My goal is to tell a story.  In one way or another, I would like you to realize important questions that you would surely ask along the way as you pursue your corporate career.

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Founder’s Story Part II

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. . . . this is the continuation of Founder’s Story.

Confession No. 4 A Cubicle is claustrophobic symbol of stagnation.

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A Cubicle is claustrophobic symbol of stagnation.

 

Cubicles for me are claustrophobic spaces that symbolize your status in the corporate world. I feel like a hamster on a treadmill. The wider the space and the bigger the table, the more powerful and important you are in a company. It is so disappointing to see that most people who are doing the hardest work in a company have the most claustrophobic cubicle. I believe that in order for an employee to be productive, he must have a decent working condition and has the necessary tools from his company to perform his duty.

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Freelancing is either a great adventure or just another happy working day in your pajamas.

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“Freelancing is either a great adventure or just another happy working day in your pajamas.”

Adventures of a Freelance Yuppy is a blog-magazine that showcases the journey and adventures of freelancing professionals from “all walks of” career path. It showcases their inspiring stories on making the choice of jumping from corporate ladder to indie freelancing lifestyle. It offers guidance to professionals and novice freelancers who are planning and making the adjustments to take the big leap of changing their career into a boss-less, cubicle-free, and freedom from life-sucking corporate rat race. Aside from the drama, it also offers educational contents to guide everyone on how they can enjoy their life and work at the same time. AoaFY offers free consultation and support community to encourage and motivate freelancers to enjoy and excel in their freelancing life.