One full-time income, or several smaller ones from different sources – what’s really the safest these days?
That’s the theme for my April recap. Why? Because this month marked the end of a tiny but long-running side gig. Years ago, I was invited to be a guest lecturer at a Swedish folk high school. I was a bit sceptical at first, but it turned out to be fun – and I’ve kept coming back, until now. With the main teacher stepping down, the course is discontinued. In a way, it’s a relief – my turn always landed during the busiest times. Still, I’ll miss it. I’ve always been told I bring energy and fresh perspective to the group.
But you have to finish things to make space for new ones. And who knows what’s around the corner?
The upside of a portfolio career is that when one gig ends, you don’t lose your entire income. The downside is… you still need enough gigs. And they need to pay well enough. Lately I’ve watched my precious savings melt faster than a box of ice cream at a children’s party.
I’ve caught myself daydreaming about a full-time job. A steady income. Pension schemes. No more invoicing or bookkeeping. Working with colleagues I actually see more than twice a year. Focusing on one thing instead of juggling a dozen. Stability.
Is that my real dream? Or is it just pre-launch book nerves? I’ve just sent a new book to print. It’s a visual book, which means high print costs – and a familiar feeling of financial risk. Will I sell enough to cover design, printing… and a little something for the hours I’ve put in? Especially in these times of general economic anxiety?
Whatever the outcome, I’m glad it’s done. This particular project has been on and off my desk for fifteen years. A few jobs, assignments and other books got in the way. But now it’s finished. Many people talk about writing a book. Some start. Finishing is a different beast. It takes guts and grit.
👉 To my Swedish-speaking contacts: please consider pre-ordering ”Upplev historiska Rivieran” directly from me. It’s fun, pretty – and good. (And yes, the Roman ruin from my March recap made it into the final spread.)
This month’s photo selection includes two from the ChemSkills Project meeting in Brussels (where I represent IKEM – Innovations- och kemiindustrierna i Sverige). Speaking of colleagues – it was lovely seeing you all again. There’s also one from Paris, which looks very glamorous. The reality? I was changing train stations due to a strike in Brussels, snapped the photo mid-transfer. (Walking is good for you – and cheaper than the bus.)
It’s been a hectic month, so fewer nature shots than usual. But I did get a bit of Easter skiing in.
Curious to see what May will bring – and what I’ll write in next month’s recap.
The montly recap above has also been published on LinkedIn.
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