EPISODE · Oct 7, 2024 · 34 MIN
#16 ~ Life Update + My Journey From Office Grind to Full-Time VA
from THE EMPIRE STATE OF MIND · host Katja Zumbühl
I liked my office job; one of them, I even LOVED. For more than 3 years I was working as a consultant for a finance company, helping people making their dreams of a life abroad true (from building a dog kennel in Spain, to working as a dentist in cape town or living an off-grid life in the jungle of Brazil.. loved it! 🥹) My 9-5 office job provided stability, a safe monthly paycheck, and a sense of belonging. I enjoyed working with the team, I was even leading my own team by the age of 21, tackling projects, and contributing to our clients and the company having a great time. However, the reality of that 9-to-5 grind began to weigh heavily on me. The long commutes were draining, spending hours stuck in traffic every day. I felt trapped in a life that left little room for spontaneity or personal growth. The office walls, once a source of comfort, started to feel like a golden cage. I felt like I was at the wrong place, following a career that is not me. I craved flexibility, freedom, and the ability to work from wherever my heart desired. WHILE helping people with their big visions and dreams. In this episode, I am sharing my journey with you - the steps, the challenges, the fears, the action and I deeply trust that this helps you for your journey, too ❤️🔥 ➡️ THE DIGITAL NOMAD LIFE WEBSITE ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM ➡️ START YOUR VA JOURNEY HERE
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I liked my office job; one of them, I even LOVED. For more than 3 years I was working as a consultant for a finance company, helping people making their dreams of a life abroad true (from building a dog kennel in Spain, to working as a dentist in cape town or living an off-grid life in the jungle of Brazil.. loved it! 🥹) My 9-5 office job provided stability, a safe monthly paycheck, and a sense of belonging. I enjoyed working with the team, I was even leading my own team by the age of 21, tackling projects, and contributing to our clients and the company having a great time. However, the reality of that 9-to-5 grind began to weigh heavily on me. The long commutes were draining, spending hours stuck in traffic every day. I felt trapped in a life that left little room for spontaneity or personal growth. The office walls, once a source of comfort, started to feel like a golden cage. I felt like I was at the wrong place, following a career that is not me. I craved flexibility, freedom, and the ability to work from wherever my heart desired. WHILE helping people with their big visions and dreams. In this episode, I am sharing my journey with you - the steps, the challenges, the fears, the action and I deeply trust that this helps you for your journey, too ❤️🔥 ➡️ THE DIGITAL NOMAD LIFE WEBSITE ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM ➡️ START YOUR VA JOURNEY HERE
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#16 ~ Life Update + My Journey From Office Grind to Full-Time VA
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