u/Dry-Panda-5747

Hey everyone, I’m new here. I joined Reddit mainly because I wanted to talk to people who might actually understand what I’m going through.

Lately, I’ve been feeling really confused about my career.

I’ve been a freelance content writer for over 4 years, mostly in the finance niche. Before that, I was into content creation, but then I shifted fully into writing. I’ve worked with different brands over time, so it’s not like I’m starting from zero.

But things have changed a lot recently. After AI, the work just isn’t the same. Clients don’t want to pay much, projects have become inconsistent, and my income has taken a hit. Right now, I only have one client, and even that work isn’t regular.

Another big factor is that I’m a mom, so I can’t really take up a full-time job right now. That’s why freelancing was working for me in the first place.

I’ve also been trying to explore LinkedIn, especially in the personal branding space, but I feel quite lost there too. I don’t fully understand how to approach it, how to actually get clients from it, or how I’d manage everything like engagement and leads if it even works out.

At this point, I feel stuck and keep questioning if I’m even on the right path anymore.

I do want to upskill, but I honestly don’t know what would be the right direction or what would actually help me grow and earn better.

If anyone has been in a similar situation or has any advice, I’d really appreciate it.