I wish people would stop worrying about layoffs and instead take proactive action and become their own bosses. Nobody will care about you more than you. Figure it out, take a gig get out of your comfo

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Cool, how many unprecedented, world economy collapsing, globally pervasive pandemics have you freelance account directed your way thru?

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Good for u.

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That's great spirit but entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Telling someone who's not well suited to that path can only add to their pain. But I think the messaging is right. We all find our own way. Dont focus on the disaster coming your way, instead focus on figuring out how to get out of the way. Sending good thoughts to all in this crazy environment.

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Agree. Just trying to get some people to embrace and not fight life. It provides a sense of relief and eases the anxiety when you realize you have more control than you think.

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If the US had universal healthcare, we'd have exponentially more entrepreneurs, myself being one of them.

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This sounds like the opening to an MLM pitch

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Nope not selling anything. Just providing a different POV. Don’t be afraid to hustle y’all you’re still very privileged vs the rest of the world. I say it cause I come from a place where if you lose your job the most you would get from govt is a kick in the a**.

Comfort zone, embrace the uncertainty network and be flexible. I’ve done many jobs and been in many strange work situations always found work. My bonuses career path and job is dictated by me and me only.

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Goals 👆

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