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If we ask people what they like about their work life, most probably we will get a variety of answers.
Good salary rate or income.
work-life balance.
Travel perks
Among others.
But at the end of the day, what really matters is whether we are happy with our work and what we are doing.
If it’s something fulfilling or gives meaning to our lives.
Sabi nga nila, do what you love, and you will never work a single day in your life.
However, it’s not that easy to leave a stable corporate job and work on something we love or are passionate about.
Letting go of one’s bread and butter to explore something uncertain and risky is a tough decision to make.
But we have to face this tough call if we want to grow and expand our horizons.
It’s challenging, but it would definitely be worth it.
The pain of regret is far worse than the fear of failure.
Take a leap of faith.
Do it despite your fear.
Meet Aaron Christian.
The pandemic and the problems it raised prompted him to pursue freelancing.
His freelancing journey was filled with challenges.
He hasn’t had any clients for several months.
He used up all his savings.
He didn’t pass an interview with a client because his laptop broke down during the interview process.
He was discouraged, but he didn’t give up.
He kept on going and moving forward.
Now, he currently makes $7 per hour.
More importantly, he spends quality time with his family, has a good income, and has more room for self-improvement.
Trials and challenges didn’t stop him from going after his dreams.
Let’s listen to his story of courage, persistence, and determination that led to his victory on this replay.
“Unfortunately, wala akong na-land na client. Prinivate pa ni Upwork yung profile ko.” - Aaron Christian
Ang pagkakataon nga naman tlga, haha...
10pm interview - "Biglang nag-hang yung computer ko hindi ko talaga alam ang gagawin ko. Nag-online ako sa cellphone, nagmessage ako sa client pero walang nag-reply. Nakaka-frustrate.” - Aaron Christian
"Nag-crash yung laptop ko nung interview, nag-online ako sa mobile, and nag-explain, pero frustrated na si client." - Aaron
“Hiniram ko credit card ng brother-in-law ko. Bumili ako ng lahat ng kakailanganin ko sa freelancing. After ilang days, nagtago lang ako sa niche na data entry.” - Aaron Christian
wow,, so nice
“Natuwa yung client ko dun sa ginawa ko. Binigyan niya ako ng contract na long-term. 2 years na ako sa kanya.” - Aaron Christian
"Pinahiram ako ni brother-in-law ko ng credit card, bumili ako ng mga kakailanganin sa work. Nakahanap agad ako ng work, data-entry. Then natuwa yung client, binigyan niya agad ako ng contract na long-term, and client ko siya until now, 2 years na." - Aaron
“Sunud-sunod na yung clients ko. Natutuwa na ako, medyo successful na ako. Within 2 years ilang beses na akong na-promote.” - Aaron Christian
"Sunod sunod na yung success. Within 2 years, ilang beses na ko na promote sa company niya." - Aaron
Wow! Congrats sir Aaron.
"Nag-iintay lang ako ng isang client para mapatunayan ko yung skills ko. Gusto ko lang patunayan sa sarili ko na para ako sa freelancing, hindi ako pang-corporate world." - Aaron
Corporate world “2 hours ang commute ko.” - Aaron Christian
“Kailangan ko lang ng 1 client para mapatunayan ko sa sarili ko na para ako dito sa freelancing.” - Aaron Christian
"Yung laptop ko, college pa ko, 2013 pa 'yun, kaya din siya nag-crash." - Aaron
Question: Nagapply ka kay Client before as a Data Entry, then, naglong-term kana po until now. Ano na po ang job title mo sa kanya? Thanks.
“Sa una sabi ko parang will ni God na parang hindi ako sa freelancing. Try ko ulit isa pa. May isang client lang na maghire sakin, itutuloy ko talaga.” - Aaron Christian
How long did it take for you to recover from that failure? “Siguro 1 week ko din inisip yung problema - inassess ko muna yung problem. Bago ako sumuko sa freelancing, finix ko muna yung problema ko - equipment.” - Aaron Christian
"Mga 1 week ko din inisip yun, inassess ko din yung problem sa side ko, yung problem ko is yung equipment, so sinolusyunan ko lang muna, bago ko sumuko." - Aaron
Yes be resourceful po.
“Ihanapan niyo ng solusyon ang problema ninyo. We, as freelancers, are problem-solvers to our clients.” - Phoenix
Hindi tayo pabigat sa mga clients, we are problem solvers. Sir Phoenix
Shared.
“If you feel like giving up, (ask yourself) ginawan niyo na ba lahat ng makakakaya niyo?” - Phoenix
“Meron naman nashoshort list ako sa interview, inaassess ko din yun san ba ako nagkulang. Nirereview ko yun bakit hindi ako napasama. Take time para ma-improve ko.” - Aaron Christian
“You have to embody that you are a problem-solver.” - Phoenix
Unang client - “Best foot forward ang ginawa ko.” - Aaron Christian
Iba ang determination ni Sir Aaron, nakaka-inspire.
“Sa tingin ko lahat naman ng Filipino freelancer, skilled tayo. Bigyan lang ng chance yung mga aspiring Filipino freelancers, maboboost yung confidence.” - Aaron Christian
Yes... Isang Chance lang...
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“You need to believe in yourself, in your skills.” - Phoenix
shared po
Kung sasabak ka sa freelancing, tingnan mo kung saan ka magaling.- Sir Phoenix
Po?
Saan po? Pasok ako sa streamyard?
walang share button sa end ni Sir Phoenix momsh,,
Ay okay na. Present na pala imbes na share.
Opo, updated na butto ng streamyard.
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“Sa 1st 3 months, data entry lang. Ang ginagawa ko nage-extra effort ako. Nag-eextra ako ng 30 minutes para yung deadline niya name-meet ko ng maaga.” - Aaron Christian
“Tapos ginawa niya akong Content Administrator. Naghahawak na ako ng sensitive data. Confidential na yung mga data. Natuwa ulit siya. One person lang ako pero parang 3 persons yung katumbas ko.” - Aaron Christian
Galing! Congrats. Nakakainspire ang kwento ni Aaron.
“Regardless of your skill, if you are good at it, you are given windows of opportunities.” - Phoenix
Iba ang hardwork ni sir Aaron kaya mabilis din ang promotion.
“Do the best that you can do with your skills.” - Phoenix
Question: Aaron, are you still looking for clients? Ilan na po ang clients mo ngayon? Thanks again.
Ayun na, nasagot na ang tanong ko, hehe...
Nice! Galing, Aaron.
haha... absent ka po kasi nung Monday, sir.
Namiss ka ng streamyard kaya pina-prank ka po, haha..
sis @sally, Sally Ayson ikaw na next week, ayiee... COngrats.
Push na yan, Aaron! Pakisama mo sa list ang VAB mates natin.
“Isa sa mga goal ko na makatulong sa fellow freelancers. Gusto ko mabigyan lang sila ng 1 chance. 1 ignite/spark lang para mag-skyrocket yung career nila.” - Aaron Christian
Yes its true sir Aaron filipinos are flexible, talented and dedicated to their work
On his 2 other clients “Yung isang client halos 2 years na ako sa kanya. Ang matindi nagkaproblema ako sa first day ng job ko sa kanya - nawalan ako ng internet!” - Aaron Christian
haha... Net outage nmn ang naging prob. Pero naging blessing parin. Iba ka, Aaron
“Laging nagkaka aberya sa first day. Yung isang client ko naman, si typhoon Karding maglalandfall - first day din!” - Aaron Christian
waahhh... Ayy iba tlga ang mga experiences na aberya ni Aaron.
“Nung 2020 bago pa sa paningin namin yan (freelancing). Suportado naman ako ng wife ko, ng family ko.” - Aaron Christian
Phoenix’s question: Kelan mo nabayaran yung utang sa brother-in-law mo? - “Walang 2 months bayad talaga.” - Aaron Christian
“Alagaan mo yung career mo and aalagaan ka rin niya. Don’t be scared to take risks. Kung kailangan magsakripisyo ng konti, magsakripisyo ng konti.” - Phoenix
Nag-aapply pa lang ako, iniisip ko na na na-hire na ako- Sir Aaron
Question: Tama po ba yung phrase na "kung para sayo ang freelancing"? Based po sa experience mo na nag-self-doubt ka before. Thanks po.
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristian.bathan
https://www.instagram.com/happyandknots/
“Yung job security, tingin ko illusion lang yan. Wag kayong matakot na mag-change/switch career. Kailangan magtiwala lang kayo sa skills niyo.” - Aaron Christian
Please follow Aaron wife's hobby here
https://www.instagram.com/happyandknots/
Ayown! Ganda ng answer ni Aaron. Thanks.
Tama! Magiging hindi para sayo ang freelancing pag may doubt ka sa sarili mo.
“Para hindi kabahan sa interview, hindi ka naman mapapahiya kung mali ang grammar mo. Kayong dalawa lang naman nag-uusap. Bakit ka mahihiya.” - Aaron Christian
Agreed. Solutions ang tinitingnan ng clients, hindi ang grammar natin. Kasi alam nmn nila na hindi tayo perfect sa english dahil hindi natin yun primary language. Pero depende sa job role na inaaplayan mo.
Many times, marami may confidence na because of knowledge gained through courses, pero minsan dahil sa words ng mga nag interview sayo. kaya nababwasan yung confidence level, my question is how you will manage if someone puts you down using their words?
“Huwag i-entertain self-doubt.” - Phoenix
Please follow Aaron wife's hobby here
https://www.instagram.com/happyandknots/
Aaron, invite kanmin sa FCC.
yes for part-2!
Thank you, aaron.
Thank you everyone for watching. Have a nice evening!
Almost same experience, before interview nagupdate naman PC ko buti gumana naman sa phone kaso sobrang kaba ko kaya ayun, then another Client for training naman na ayaw pa rin mag open buti naayos ng Technician
We feel you Marinel Tanquia Freelancing really has its share of challenges. Happy kami for you na naayos na ang PC mo