Love your questions. Wish I had thought to ask my grandmother and father more of these types of things. As for me, I'll answer the one about the biggest turning point. I had been working in doctor's offices for my entire career and at 46 the doctors I was working for at the time decided to retire. I really didn't want to go looking for another job and I couldn't retire at that point so I took the plunge and started my own transcription business. I was able to convince the doctors to keep me on for a year as their personal assistant to get their final billings and records in order and my connections in the medical world got me a few other clients. I've never looked back and am so grateful that I have been able to make a living working from home. It hasn't been luxurious or totally smooth, especially this last year with Covid, but I'm so glad I took a chance on myself!
That’s great, Janet. Sometimes it turns out to be a great thing when life pushes us out of our comfort zone. I was perfectly content at the San Mateo Times until it was sold, but that ended up nudging me toward better newspapers. Thanks!
Love your questions. Wish I had thought to ask my grandmother and father more of these types of things. As for me, I'll answer the one about the biggest turning point. I had been working in doctor's offices for my entire career and at 46 the doctors I was working for at the time decided to retire. I really didn't want to go looking for another job and I couldn't retire at that point so I took the plunge and started my own transcription business. I was able to convince the doctors to keep me on for a year as their personal assistant to get their final billings and records in order and my connections in the medical world got me a few other clients. I've never looked back and am so grateful that I have been able to make a living working from home. It hasn't been luxurious or totally smooth, especially this last year with Covid, but I'm so glad I took a chance on myself!
That’s great, Janet. Sometimes it turns out to be a great thing when life pushes us out of our comfort zone. I was perfectly content at the San Mateo Times until it was sold, but that ended up nudging me toward better newspapers. Thanks!