One message… income gone
This week… another 2 classes cancelled.
Earlier, I received a message that my class on 18/4 was cancelled.
Yesterday, another message came in.
20/4 and 4/5 classes… also cancelled.
Just like that.
Recently, I realised my classes are getting lesser and lesser.
Whole of February…
I didn’t even have a single class.
As a freelance trainer,
this is something I cannot control.
One moment have class.
Next moment… gone.
U ever experience…
work suddenly drop, and you cannot control it?
Or realise your income depends on things
you don’t really have a say in?
Last time… I would panic.
Because no class means no income.
And I don’t know when the next one will come.
That kind of feeling… quite stressful.
But something changed.
Since I started building my digital biz,
I realised I feel more calm.
Not because everything is stable already.
But at least…
I know I’m building something alongside.
Not relying on just one source.
By God’s grace,
I didn’t stay in that panic anymore.
Maybe…
it’s not about waiting for things to happen.
Maybe it’s about preparing something,
before things happen.
#sglifejourney #planbthoughts #freelancelife #incomeuncertainty #futuresecuritysg
In my experience as a freelance trainer, facing sudden cancellations like the ones mentioned for classes on 18/4, 20/4, and 4/5, can really disrupt not just your schedule but your peace of mind and financial stability. From the message snippet about cancellations due to low enrollment, it’s clear how external factors beyond your control can abruptly affect your income. This scenario is all too common for freelancers, especially those who rely heavily on in-person engagements. The unpredictability can sometimes lead to long periods without any work, as you noted with having no classes throughout February. This unreliability often causes a stress response, especially when your livelihood depends on it. What changed for me and what can help others is diversifying income streams. Building a digital business alongside freelance gigs creates a safety net. Even if your in-person classes drop, your planned digital products, online courses, or consulting can provide ongoing income and reduce panic. The feeling of building something alongside your main work offers emotional reassurance and a sense of control. It shifts your mindset from just waiting and hoping for cancellations not to happen, to actively preparing and creating alternative opportunities. Additionally, having digital assets allows you to reach a broader audience beyond your usual local classes, which helps in mitigating dependence on enrollment numbers at physical locations. Finally, adopting patience and faith while persistently working on your plan B ventures has helped many freelancers stay grounded. It’s important to accept that some factors are uncontrollable but focusing your energy on what you can build and scale helps you stay calm and confident about the future. This practical approach is essential to maintaining financial and emotional balance amid the uncertainties inherent in freelance life.
Amen!