Angelia Vernon Menchan
Angelia Vernon Menchan
Decide what a living is for you , not based on someone else ’ s life or lifestyle .
One of the ongoing conversations I have with some of my writer friends is the proverbial earning a living with their writing proceeds . And the same thing applies to anyone entering the arena of working for themselves .
How Ya Livin ’?
Angelia Vernon Menchan is an avid serial writer . Her goal is to engage readers in ongoing stories filled with people like them , who they can grow to know . Some will inspire love and devotion , others rage and ridicule , perhaps . They will all inspire feelings and generate conversation . http :\\ honorablemenchenmedia . blogspot . com
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The first thing I tell them is they must know what “ a living ” means to them . For instance , to some people , a living is being able to place a roof over their head , food in their bellies , and shoes on their feet . To others , a living — I know some won ’ t agree — might include two weeks in Costa Rica in the winter and another week in Alaska in the summer . How we live is who we are .
I know a young woman who is an entrepreneur and earns about $ 1,600 a month as a hairstylist . To her , that is enough to earn a living . However , she also lives in subsidized housing , receives food stamps , and free childcare . Her basics are already met . Thus , a living is different than say , the one who gets none of those other things . Also , there is demographics and location to consider . If one decides $ 2,000 a month is a living in a small town in Mississippi , perhaps it is a darn good one . Whereas , in New York City , you are likely talking renting a dwelling for that amount of money , if that . So , in determining what one needs to earn a living , make sure you take all these things into consideration before giving notice . You know , saying “ take this job and shove it ” or some such . Many allow friends , etc . to convince them they don ’ t need more than that one resource without realizing many who branch out or are giving them that advice are comfortable with a particular income because they are subsidized or might happen to live with a husband , their parents , or roommates .
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