As usual my people, we are here to give you gist from Russia and beyond. On today’s episode we have someone who feels he apparently had a lucky streak this year (when it comes to big money) and is scared of what the coming year holds. Let’s jump right into it.
How was 2024 for you?
For me, 2024 had a lot of surprises and lessons. I learnt a lot about myself. I was especially shocked by the amount of money I made and the funny part is that I didn’t really have the required skills for the different fields where I earned money from. For the most part I learnt on the job and later on got the required skills.
That’s interesting… Did you do ‘blood money’?
Hah,. no, o. It was mostly tech and copywriting. I loved writing from a young age and previously made a few bucks from writing here and there but this year was just different. I got more gigs, connected with people on Twitter and LinkedIn that were instrumental in helping me and also branched out into different types of writing.
What about the tech part?
Hmm, I had some basic knowledge in product management, so that served as a foundation for me to get jobs in project management and product marketing. Connections also worked really well for me. I had a network of people from Nigeria who really opened doors of opportunities for me.
You seem to talk about networking and connections a lot…
Yeah, it was this year I really took networking seriously, I had previously heard people talk about how important it was to have people who matter in your corner. This year really made it clear to me that knowing certain people will help you in your journey. Like I cannot begin to describe how people were instrumental in my growth and how they helped me. In short, just connect with the right people.
Quite insightful. So what are your plans, fears and hopes for the coming year?
Let me start with my fears, I am scared that I might not make as much money as I did this year. Many times I feel this imposter syndrome that people talk about, like I am not good enough and will soon get caught. My hopes are that I get better at my jobs and eventually become an expert. I plan on buying an apartment in Moscow and making some big investments.
You mentioned the fear of not making enough money. What are you doing to ensure that this doesn’t happen?
To be frank, nothing for now. It’s a mindset thing and I have to understand that, it is not my reality. At least, not yet. So anytime the thought comes, I immediately try not to think about it. I work very hard and by God’s grace next year should still be chill.
What’s your advice for those reading?
I can type a full sheet of things I want to say but I will sum it up into a few sentences. First, nobody is coming to save you out of that rut. Hardwork is not old-fashioned and if you are going in the right direction, you will definitely see results.
That’s all for today. Thanks for reading. We remain E-Solutions number one.
