Me and DP have been in the very fortunate position to quit our jobs and travel for the last few months. We’re now planning our return home in a month or so’s time.
I enjoyed my old job, I worked with a wonderful team of people and I was paid pretty well. I also got a lot of good benefits with the company, which I would struggle to find elsewhere (good holidays, flexible hours, great pension etc). There were a couple of negatives though, mainly the lack of any realistic progression opportunities. But on the whole, I didn’t enjoy handing in my notice and I left on very good terms.
I have kept in touch with some ex colleagues, and my manager has expressed an interest in getting me back on the team (creative industry). So, I have two options:
- Got back to old job. Not challenging but enjoyable, good money, longish commute.
- Continue trying to build up my freelance portfolio. At the moment I’m only earning a few hundred £ a month, but could earn more if I tried. Would have the flexibility to work from home but probably wouldn’t earn anywhere near as much as in my old job.
Me and DP are planning to save for a new house over the next year, so I’m tempted by the money (and the familiarity!) of my old job.
On the other hand, now seems like a good opportunity to really give freelancing a go, but I’m not sure whether I’m suited to the constant peaks and troughs.
Would love some opinions!