Bomb Dives

It took 4 days after new years day for me to sit down, clear my desk and start writing. Having the initiative to do something for the first time is always truly the hardest. It's hard because you dipping you toes into cold water, unknown of it's depth and whether you will like the feeling. You assess your surroundings to see if its safe, appropriate and worthwhile.

I have been thinking long and hard about taking my first step into web freelancing. Before jumping in I took notes and researched associated risks:

Will I be safe? 
Mostly likely I will not kill myself whilst undertaking projects. However there is consideration of stress on the mind, body and bank account.

The web freelancing industry is definitely growing , with graduates breaking away from traditional employment  while others join as web companies down-size staff. This observation shows a fair deal of competition that can affect financial stability. However the challenges of a competitive market, forces for new strategies and innovation. Im hoping to reduce stress by focusing on business and marketing efforts- especially in the social media arena and networking for win-win business relationships with bigger web companies.

Appropriate?
Yes. Considering the amount of accumulated HECS fees, it is very appropriate to launch into something that I have dedicated so much time and money for. Doing web design caters to my strengths that I have been honing through gaining my pieces of paper.

Worthwhile?
Worth a great deal because the lifestyle of a  freelancer offers me the freedom and independence that I crave. This may prove to be a naive plan,  but the appeal of self employment always manages to creep back and tempts me with all its risk taking and challenges. Watching myself adapt to these changes (and taking notes of how I stay afloat and survive in the business) is worthwhile.

My conclusion is to do a massive bomb dive into this pool, make the biggest splash I can. Why? because its 2012, its summer and the sooner the start-up the more time I have to fail, get myself up and try again.