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Hi Kristen!
Yes intrapreneurship would be great. Or even a role that was exclusively project based and allowed me to work remotely. Assuming the projects are fun and stimulating enough to keep me engaged (without being overwhelming) and my input is needed.
Most of the questions in my head are about how I can transition into a type of job that Ive never had before. For example, since Ive spent much of the past few years learning about digital marketing and copywriting I think there is at least some potential there. I prefer editing strongly to writing. So I dont have concrete examples that I can point to and say yes I can do this for you.
I remember hearing you mention how you and Rachel are Firestarter thrivers. Im more thriver dominate but also a firestarter. Ive never had a collaborative role but think that I would be excited to work in a creative evironment where collaboration and risk were encouraged and awarded.
Autonomy and freedom may be the most important values to me. Besides having fun of course 😉
Im curious what new skills I may need to develop. I know that will likely depend on other details Ill learn in my research. Ill be sure to check back in with the forum when I have questions and updates.
Thank you 🙂
Tristan
Hi Im Tristan and have been following the blog for several months. Found out about your business through Steph Crowder (Courage and Clarity first but then she also mentioned you on Fizzle`s main podcast).
I used to be in the Fizzle community. Which was fun but I suspect its mostly firestarters and side hustlers over there! Ive wonderered if there are other thrivers and tribe members starting businesses and keep hitting the same walls as I have. I started a business in college and helped a friend launch one together in our mid 20s but they all tanked quickly. It was only in the past few years (Im 36) that I took writing courses / coaching and tried growing a following online.
My first quiz result was for firestarter but I was also pursuing a business at the time so I answered the questions based on my freedom and rebelious tendencies. After retaking the quiz Im a thriver and firestarter combo. It makes sense for me but I also wonder how I can make it work. I have a strong desire to not work much but love freedom and finding ways to rebel makes me happy. Its usually the only “autonomous” part of any job Ive had.
I got started in a large law office doing admin / service roles that Ive never enjoyed but pay better than other entry level jobs I would seek. The kind of work I do is being outsourced so Ive known I need to find a new career for a while. Ive made a lot of progress during that time in getting along with people better and in securing a substantial raise during my last transition.
I finished the course and am looking forward to seeing if there are any jobs that would feel good for me and pay well enough. Ive commited to doing job search research weekly in order to find out if there’s a fit out there for me. We’ve had a few emotionally unstable folks in this office during the past year. I have great perks here which is the only reason I’ve been able to ride it out so far.
