I left teaching for a career with more financial stability. A decade later, I'm still struggling to find that.
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Teaching first ignited my passion for creativity, but after 12 years, dissatisfaction led me to writing. Now, I'm reconsidering my return to education.
I started as a blogger for fun and was thrilled with my development into professional writing. However, the industry upheaval has dampened my motivation and confidence.
Despite being the best writer I've ever been, I'm struggling to make ends meet due to layoffs in journalism and cuts to freelance budgets after the pandemic.
After significant accomplishments in writing, I'm left questioning whether this path was worth it, as freelance journalism has not given me financial security.
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