After years of professional success as a full-time employee with a few small freelance gigs on the side, I left my job and transitioned fully into the world of instructional design (ID) freelancing. I knew I had the determination and skill set to join the ranks of full-time freelance instructional designers, but my first few projects were more difficult than I expected. The fact that I also went “virtual” added a whole new set of challenges into the mix.
On the first project, I honestly felt like I could do nothing right. I doubted my abilities and wondered if I made a huge mistake quitting my full-time job. I mean, I had a mortgage and other financial responsibilities! Somehow I muddled through and made it work.
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