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Old February 27th, 2014 #15
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I do think that working for yourself is the best thing to do if you are organized with a mind for business.

After I graduated from college for graphic design I immediately had a job working at the place that I interned with, making $12.00 and hour/no benefits. After two years I was only making $13.00 an hour and still no benefits, my own horrible health insurance was an extra $150.00 out of pocket. Considering that I live in a very small town with about 5 graphic design jobs total, where rent is approximately $400-600 a month - I wasn't doing too bad, but it really wasn't enough.

So, after three years of experience and paying off student loans and debt, I started freelancing. It does take time to build up your own business, but it feels GREAT to be independent and not have some idiot boss looking over your shoulder constantly. Not easy to get started, but definitely worth it!