I RATHER BE BROKE AND UNEMPLOYED.

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Crypto Double Whammy

Let's be frank, it is really a shitty time for most crypto enthusiasts and people who live off their crypto earnings like me. My earnings for the past month have been shitty; engagement has been shitty; my focus has been shitty (although I am not letting that deter me); I have a ton of financial obligations this month and everything seems to be going sideways.

A month ago I was smiling at the bank and even got my first car. Now I am struggling with bills–most of which are unexpected but hey, this is life. I made the most out of the bull run, thankfully. Although things aren’t great right now I find solace in the thought that I have seen darker days and I have more than I am grateful for in my life.

Unfortunately, gratitude won’t pay the bills, so I have to be pragmatic. The first line of action is to cut down my expenses which is ironic because I hardly spend money on myself. Most of what I earn goes to my family. I have two siblings who are about to get into college this year, a mother to take care of and a couple of other financial obligations. So yeah it is a handful.

Getting a Job

The thought of getting a job is out of the question. I don’t think i want to slave for money-that is what it means to work in this part of the world. Most of the people I know who have a 9-5 are miserable, and always complaining. Some even earn twice as much as I do but it is not enough.

To be frank, there are hardly any decent jobs that can sustain a decent lifestyle here in Nigeria. Most employees want you to work 160 hours a month for $200 or less. That is what my earnings look like now for creating content ( and that’s on hive alone). Plus, my chances of getting a decent job are dicey given that I have no experience as an insurer and the labour market practices ageism. So it is either this or nothing and I knew that four years ago when I started this journey.

Riding the Wave

I don’t regret the life I chose. It is a privilege to be able to make a living doing what I love. When things get rough it is only a sign that I need to be more creative with my approach and find more meaningful ways to create value (not just content). I create content by default because this is a safe space for me to explore and experiment (and still earn in the process. Sounds too good to be true). It is such a wholesome experience for me.

I would rather be broke and earn peanuts than pursue a life that is not meant for me just so I can have more money to pay bills (that are unending). Plus, I already feel rich. It only takes one of my holdings to do a x100 and I will be set for life. So there is no pressure on my part. I am riding the crypto wave till the end.


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I don’t regret the life I chose. It is a privilege to be able to make a living doing what I love.

This is so true. In my case, as much as I want to depend on my expenses in my crypto earnings I am now looking for other sources of income. Though I will still do the thing I love the most, doing content. It is indeed a privilege.

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In my case, as much as I want to depend on my expenses in my crypto earnings I am now looking for other sources of income.

Yeah, I can say the same here. It doesn't have to be a job. Maybe a business. I know when the right opportunity comes, I will take it. Thanks for stopping by.

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Yeah, business. Exactly. This is probably a sign that I have been waiting for! Thank you!

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