I was at a networking event in Brighton, Michigan this week and was asked what I like about what I do.  And I didn’t even have to think about it.  As a solopreneur graphic designer I love my job. 

What do I like about what I do? 

  • I get to work with different companies and different people all the time.  There are actually 5 companies I’m working with this week.  Can you say variety?
  • When I make a client happy, I get to continue working with them and help them build their brand and business.
  • I love to sit at the computer and spend hours fixing photos and tweaking layouts.  And when it’s quiet, I can do this and not even realize how many hours have gone by (thus a lot of late nights). 
  • Here’s one I wouldn’t have ever imagined enjoying even a year ago, but now I really do like it.  I get to network with other business people and build relationships, and then I get to watch as it pays off.
  • I get to strategize about how to market my company, and when I want to change directions, I can do so quickly because it’s my call.
  • I get the opportunity to teach other people about graphics.  I’ve recently done a lunch and learn for the Brighton Chamber of Commerce and will be doing another one next month on my own as well as one for the Howell Michigan Chamber of Commerce.  I’m also going to be teaching a Photoshop class at Lansing Community College’s Howell campus.  Teaching keeps me fresh on my own knowledge and skills and I love to see other people learn something… from me!
  • And number one (most enjoyable and most challenging)  By working from home, I get to spend so much more time with my two beautiful little boys.

I do love this job.  I hope most of you can say the same.

What do you love about what you do?

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