Comments on: The Reality of Blogging While Working a Full Time Job

By: James from Element Pack

James from Element Pack — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:20:02 +0000

Great article. I freelance, sometimes full time sometimes part time, but it’s still work. (And thank God for that! I need the money.) I consider my blogs part of the PR that keeps the freelancing going, so I try to think of it as part of my work, but I only post 2 or 3 times a week, and when it gets really busy less than that. It’s a juggling act for sure.

By: Angie

Angie — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:48:44 +0000

I am so glad I came across this post today. I have been blogging since about 2012, but I have stopped and pretty much started over several times. I just do not have the time at certain times of the year. I blog and also work as an Instructional Assistant at a school 4 days/29 hours per week. Sometimes I feel like I shouldn’t do it anymore, but then I miss it and start back-up. My blog is about reading books, goals, and recipes, etc. I also wish I could spend more time on it, plus spend time with family, get housework done, dinner, and other important times in life. I have just recently decided I just need to make it work for me and if takes me longer to get there or can’t post during a certain time frame or not post as often as I would like that is ok with me. I love to write, but have other responsibilities as well. I just have the mentality I do what I can and leave it at that. Thanks for the post! I really needed to read this today.

By: uwalls

uwalls — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:37:52 +0000

This is a wonderful post. I also constantly post posts after work, but every day after work, it is very difficult to do this, so that it is of high quality and interesting. Thanks for showing, I’m not so alone.

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 18:27:01 +0000

It’s encouraging to read another blogger’s experiences with working a full-time job that pays the bills and upkeep a blog. I also have a full-time job and try to keep a blog network going. I can tell when I’ve been so busy and tired – and try to keep up my fitness efforts. It’s those times that my blog stats go down. Frustrating. But I keep working at it because I’m persistent in reaching my goals to produce a blog that generates income. Thank you for the encouragement!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:39:50 +0000

I closely relate to Kristina. I’m not a doctor (coincidentally, my photographer/sister is), but finding the time to create compelling posts, while leading what feels like a double life, is a challenge. I work in the PR/advertising world–skills and tools I’m glad to have when strategizing how to grow my blog, but if you’ve ever watched Mad Men, you’ve seen how life in an ad agency can mean blowing off personal plans at the last minute to complete your 50 (sometimes 60+)-hour work week. I know I’m not alone with this kind of schedule. Anyone with a job has faced that dilemma of putting your job before your family (or even yourself), but boy is it frustrating sometimes. And, like Kristina, I too am reminded of the trivial appearance of posting photos of yourself. There will always be those people who don’t understand it, who do think it’s vein. I have come to terms with them (in my mind at least) and no longer care if they “get” me. If they want to understand, they will. If they don’t, I’ll explain when they show interest. Overall, it’s nice to be a part of this fashion-blogging world where I don’t feel like a misfit in pursuing my love for style and blogging. Cheers to us!
~Amanda
LittleMissFearless.com

By: Seattle Divorce Attorneys

Seattle Divorce Attorneys — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:16:26 +0000

blogging is not easy for me thats why i always looking for the advise and thoughts about it.your article gave me some answer.thanks!

By: Full Time Jobs

Full Time Jobs — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:01:52 +0000

Part time jobs tend to be interesting and rewarding. Of course, these works offer a high flexibility in terms of hours worked by the employee. There are many Full Time Jobs in different sectors, which offer high income. People always prefer to choose a work of high-income, and therefore the companies offering high-income to get a part-time job. Many companies need a part-time to include in its work to reduce the heavy workload.

By: Ana

Ana — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:03:47 +0000

I just finished college.
While I was in it, I worked really hard. I used reading art and fashion blogs as an outlet – I needed something creative to look at while going through mountains of obligations.

After a while, I was inspired to start my own blog – I wanted to further share all those great things I have seen!

But it’s only now that I have the time to really plan for that blog – school was really exhausting.

… And yet, now I’m looking for a job and a master’s degree.
New obligations, how will that work with a new blog?

By: Adele

Adele — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:46:10 +0000

In reply to Julie Mack. You are doing an absolutely brilliant job, lady! I salute you. Don't be too hard on yourself, you're excelling under far more pressing conditions than I.

By: Adele

Adele — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:44:40 +0000

In reply to Cadah. I feel you! Once you leave it for a while, it's so hard to start posting again; it feels like a continually broken & renewed New Year's resolution - 'post regularly'!