I've done some work on UX, marketing and product design for a startup for the past year and a half, but the moneys ran dry for the last few months. Tried applying for jobs but no fruition so far. Still optimistic, but I am realistic.
Alongside this I've worked as a chef *begrudgingly* to pay rent and bills etc.

I severely want out of chef work, so I've considered saving a good chunk of money to do a make or break year in freelancing.

Any advice from some of you established designers?

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Makes having a full time job seem easier when you know you're moving on from it. Keep a solid full time job to pay the bills till you catch fire. It'll keep you from being desperate and hurting your career with the wrong people.
Stay positive and best of luck to you.

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Solid advice. Thank you very much. Think I might stick to that

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