We all face a constant struggle to balance "knowing your value" with "do not miss any opportunity."
Figuring out my value as a video editor is a constant battle. No mater how good you believe you are, every day that goes by, you keep questioning your worth. But, throwing myself into the work I love helps quiet the overthinking, and seeing a beautiful video I have created myself makes everything a little easier.
But that's also another battle, you constantly throw yourself into work, and forget why you do it in the first place. There's nothing worse than forgetting to connect with the people you love. And the balance seems harder day by day.
Job offers are coming in, which is fantastic! But each one feels like a lowball compared to what I think I'm worth. Do I keep looking for the dream job, or take something okay to pay the bills? I keep questioning myself – am I asking for too much? Maybe I should lower my rates? Life responsibilities making things even harder.
But, when you look at the bigger picture, I am growing fast every day, balancing things a little better every day, and getting better at video editing with each passing minute.
This blog is a reminder to every reader that it's ok to struggle, don't let your thoughts get the best of you. Keep doing your best, keep making the decisions you believe are right, get a little better every day, and watch the magic happen. One day at a time.
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