I am torn between starting these two things - here are some pros and cons of both and I would be very grateful for any opinions at all, either way!
Proofreading/editing PROS
- this is the business I am already in - worked for publishers before having DC so already have some contacts (not loads)
- I find the work comes pretty naturally to me and I do a good job (at the risk of showing off)
- easy online process after actually securing work, as everything can be done via internet including payment
- I can potentially source work from all over the world
Proofreading/editing CONS
- you just can't really make a great deal of cash
- I can't imagine the overall life satisfaction of knowing I've made lots of documents correct over the years would be that high
Children's sports franchise (sorry to be cagey about which exact one!) PROS
- it's a sport I have been doing for over 10 years and really believe in
- it would give me a lot of pleasure to know I was "giving something back" to children and equipping them for a healthy active life - good exercise habits you learn at this age tend to stick
- the security of being "looked after" by a tried and tested brand
- possible higher income
Children's sports franchise CONS
- I just don't know if I'm a confident enough teacher. I might be! I just don't know yet and worry that the whole thing would fall flat on its face and I wouldn't be able to control the children or they wouldn't like me. I'm a fairly quiet person - not hugely outgoing or exuberant, which is probably what you need to be - but I do love children.
- I balk at all the licence fees/hall booking fees + VAT that the franchise charges. Plus the initial layout of several grand, which I'd have to get a loan for from bank/parents/children's piggy banks etc! The cash I would have to stump up to them on an ongoing basis seems never-ending.
Has anyone done either of the above and has a story to tell? Would love to hear any advice - thanks!