Heigi Jeong, who worked as a product designer at a tech company, decided to leave her stable job to focus on content creation and writing books. She moved from Korea to Toronto in 2020 and had a good work-life balance with an annual income of about $173,000.
Challenges of Leaving a Stable Job
Although Heigi was not tired of her work, she began to wonder whether she should continue her job after signing a book deal and growing in content creation. She set a one-year timeframe for herself to work as a freelance entrepreneur and then decide whether to return to the corporate world.
This decision came amid uncertain economic conditions and concerns about whether she could return to the job market. She concluded that writing a book was more important to her, which is why she left her stable job.
New Experiences and Unstable Income
After resigning, Heigi got used to a new routine in her life. She went to the gym every day and spent her afternoons from 12 to 5 writing. However, she faced financial challenges due to income instability. In July, she earned only $6, which was due to delays in the content creation payment system.
Despite these issues, Heigi noted that this experience helped her mentally adjust to income instability. She also faced new challenges regarding the boundaries between work and personal life and considered the need for rest and recreation.
Ultimately, Heigi concluded that even if she returns to the corporate world, this year has been a valuable experience. She has seized the opportunity to pursue her dream in content creation and writing.
