Daily writing prompt
What is your mission?

I can imagine all great bloggers sharing how their mission is to help others, help the world become better, reduce someone else’s pain, help animals, and all kind of noble and great things. I think I’m putting my bar way too low, as my mission is just not to be a financial burden for no one else again.

I got a Bachelor’s degree in Venezuela, and times were kind of complicated (I also had to change the Thesis) with protests and all kinds of things, so for many years, I was completely dependent on my parents. What’s worse… I felt entitled to it (eww, I know). So, even if I was working as a lab assistant/assistant to the professor at the University, I would use that to buy clothes and for my brackets treatment.

Now, I was lucky to meet two great friends, Cesar and Jose, who opened my eyes to the need of earning things on my own. Afterward, I tried a couple of businesses, started working on Fiverr, contributed to the house, and felt really embarrassed about my crappy ass previous attitude towards my parents.

That’s why my mission is to remain financially independent, whatever it takes. What about you? What’s your mission? Let me know 🙂


About the Author:
I’m Astrid, a biologist who made a career shift to become a virtual assistant and an accountability partner. My journey from the world of science to customer service and freelancing has given me a unique perspective on life, and I sometimes share it here on WordPress.

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3 responses to “My mission is to not be financially dependant again”

  1. Do you think about the legacy you will leave? ‘Cause I don’t. – Astrid Helps. Virtual assistance. Avatar

    […] To be honest, I have many negative things to say about myself. It’s hard for me to find motivation to do things I need to do (my guess is that’s why I prefer working with others, as at least it’s not for my own sake). I have been battling with low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety since I can remember (yes, I remember being a kid and being anxious and feeling broken). I have learned that life is beautiful, even if it hurts, and I am always trying to improve, bit by bit. I fight against anhedonia; I fight against my lack of motivation; I fight against my low self-esteem; I fight against the “shame” of walking differently, and I fight against my apathy so I can stay financially independent (it’s a goal of mine). […]

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