Comments on: The Time to Think About Your Solo Career is Now http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/ Resources on how to become and remain a successful freelance PR consultant Wed, 16 May 2012 11:09:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Can You Leave Your Job to Consult Today? | Solo PR Pro | Resources for Independent PR & MarCom Consultants http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/comment-page-1/#comment-494 Can You Leave Your Job to Consult Today? | Solo PR Pro | Resources for Independent PR & MarCom Consultants Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:47:21 +0000 http://soloprpro.com/?p=90#comment-494 [...] I don’t advocate everyone take the leap willy nilly. The truth is there are times when a look before you leap strategy might serve you best. As noted [...] [...] I don’t advocate everyone take the leap willy nilly. The truth is there are times when a look before you leap strategy might serve you best. As noted [...]

]]> By: Laid Off? Now You’re Free to Consult! | soloprpro.com http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/comment-page-1/#comment-362 Laid Off? Now You’re Free to Consult! | soloprpro.com Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:56:01 +0000 http://soloprpro.com/?p=90#comment-362 [...] The first time many people consider PR freelancing or consulting is the day they learn their job is no longer. If you’ve recently been laid off, or are concerned you might be, the time to think about working as a PR consultant is now. [...] [...] The first time many people consider PR freelancing or consulting is the day they learn their job is no longer. If you’ve recently been laid off, or are concerned you might be, the time to think about working as a PR consultant is now. [...]

]]> By: Look Before You Leap | soloprpro.com http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Look Before You Leap | soloprpro.com Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:35:19 +0000 http://soloprpro.com/?p=90#comment-63 [...] to be traditional employment, it can be a consulting gig or two), before quitting. The key is to prepare in advance, and like the tortoise know that slow and steady wins the [...] [...] to be traditional employment, it can be a consulting gig or two), before quitting. The key is to prepare in advance, and like the tortoise know that slow and steady wins the [...]

]]> By: John the Pirate - Arrr! http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/comment-page-1/#comment-56 John the Pirate - Arrr! Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:55:25 +0000 http://soloprpro.com/?p=90#comment-56 Good post, I like your writing style! I've added http://soloprpro.com/ to my feed reader, and will be reading your posts from now on. Just a quick question - did you design your header image yourself, or have it done professionally? If you had it done by a professional, who was it? Good post, I like your writing style! I’ve added http://soloprpro.com/ to my feed reader, and will be reading your posts from now on. Just a quick question – did you design your header image yourself, or have it done professionally? If you had it done by a professional, who was it?

]]> By: Kellye Crane http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Kellye Crane Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:54:25 +0000 http://soloprpro.com/?p=90#comment-40 @Andrew "Fortune favors the brave" - I like the way you think! I can't pretend that I'm always brave, but I'm a big believer in listening to our own internal voices that tell us what feels right. Best of luck! @Andrew “Fortune favors the brave” – I like the way you think! I can’t pretend that I’m always brave, but I’m a big believer in listening to our own internal voices that tell us what feels right. Best of luck!

]]> By: Andrew http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Andrew Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:33:59 +0000 http://soloprpro.com/?p=90#comment-39 Kellye, The prospect of unemployment is one which will confront many employees across many different countries over the next year or two, and whilst I do not work in the PR profession, I would imagine many within your profession would be particularly vulnerable as firms cut back on discretionary spending. Personally, I will face a dilemma of a different kind next year. I am in the fortunate position of having a secure position as an English teacher in South Korea, but still will have to decide whether or not to stay on or return to my home country of Australia as my contract comes up for renewal. On one hand, I have thoroughly enjoyed my four years in Korea, and difficult times are forecast in the labor market back home. But on the other hand, I just feel that it will be time to move on to the next chapter of my life. It might seem crazy to be considering leaving secure employment in these volatile times, but fortune favors the brave and personally, I think that is exactly what I will be doing. <abbr><em>Andrew’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/guest-post-from-brad-shorr" rel="nofollow">Guest post from Brad Shorr</a></em></abbr> Kellye,

The prospect of unemployment is one which will confront many employees across many different countries over the next year or two, and whilst I do not work in the PR profession, I would imagine many within your profession would be particularly vulnerable as firms cut back on discretionary spending.

Personally, I will face a dilemma of a different kind next year. I am in the fortunate position of having a secure position as an English teacher in South Korea, but still will have to decide whether or not to stay on or return to my home country of Australia as my contract comes up for renewal.

On one hand, I have thoroughly enjoyed my four years in Korea, and difficult times are forecast in the labor market back home. But on the other hand, I just feel that it will be time to move on to the next chapter of my life.

It might seem crazy to be considering leaving secure employment in these volatile times, but fortune favors the brave and personally, I think that is exactly what I will be doing.

Andrew’s last blog post..Guest post from Brad Shorr

]]> By: Kellye Crane http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Kellye Crane Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:51:03 +0000 http://soloprpro.com/?p=90#comment-38 @Jen That is excellent advice! I think it's natural for many of us to feel like we need to be busy during work hours, and so we find "busy work" to keep us occupied. I was definitely guilty of this myself during the dot-com bust, when - like virtually everyone - I experienced a downturn in my business. Looking back, I realize I should have taken more walks in the park! You are wise to see this so clearly already. @Jen That is excellent advice! I think it’s natural for many of us to feel like we need to be busy during work hours, and so we find “busy work” to keep us occupied. I was definitely guilty of this myself during the dot-com bust, when – like virtually everyone – I experienced a downturn in my business. Looking back, I realize I should have taken more walks in the park! You are wise to see this so clearly already.

]]> By: Jen Wilbur http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Jen Wilbur Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:18:27 +0000 http://soloprpro.com/?p=90#comment-37 All great points and advice Kellye. For the 1st time in 4 years as a consultant, I'm seeing a slow down in work, but I"m doing everything I can to make sure that doesn't follow in to 2009. One thing I might add to anyone who's work is slowing down for a bit or might lose their current job... enjoy the time off! I know it's cliche, but I've seen too many people stress out the entire time they were between jobs, and they all wish they would have used some of that time to relax and enjoy those around them. Work hard, network, save, find your calling, but also have a ilttle fun in between. All great points and advice Kellye. For the 1st time in 4 years as a consultant, I’m seeing a slow down in work, but I”m doing everything I can to make sure that doesn’t follow in to 2009. One thing I might add to anyone who’s work is slowing down for a bit or might lose their current job… enjoy the time off! I know it’s cliche, but I’ve seen too many people stress out the entire time they were between jobs, and they all wish they would have used some of that time to relax and enjoy those around them. Work hard, network, save, find your calling, but also have a ilttle fun in between.

]]> By: Roger Green http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Roger Green Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:46:21 +0000 http://soloprpro.com/?p=90#comment-36 Sage advice. <abbr><em>Roger Green’s last blog post..<a href="http://rogerowengreen.blogspot.com/2008/11/times-they-are-changin.html" rel="nofollow">The Times They Are A Changin'</a></em></abbr> Sage advice.

Roger Green’s last blog post..The Times They Are A Changin’

]]> By: Susan http://soloprpro.com/the-time-to-think-about-your-solo-career-is-now/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Susan Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:27:13 +0000 http://soloprpro.com/?p=90#comment-35 Kellye, Nice post!!! I am currently in a corporate communications job and am one of those working with my fingers crossed. I like the information you have given as I wouldn't know how to start if budget cuts affect me. Thanks! <abbr><em>Susan’s last blog post..<a href="http://fumblingtowardsepiphany.wordpress.com/2008/11/14/friendly-reminder/" rel="nofollow">Too good to be true</a></em></abbr> Kellye, Nice post!!! I am currently in a corporate communications job and am one of those working with my fingers crossed. I like the information you have given as I wouldn’t know how to start if budget cuts affect me. Thanks!

Susan’s last blog post..Too good to be true

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