I’m Considering a Career Change to Full-Time Medium Writer… But My Health Insurance Begs to Differ!

Navigating the High Seas of Freelance Writing with a Life Jacket Called Health Insurance

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So, picture this: I’m sipping my morning coffee, staring at my laptop screen, and it hits me like a ton of well-edited bricks — I should quit my day job and become a full-time Medium writer! The allure of crafting witty words, sharing stories, and making people laugh all day long is pretty tempting, right? But, alas, reality taps me on the shoulder, reminding me that I need something called “health insurance” to keep me from turning into a real-life comedy sketch.

Now, before you picture me typing away in my pajamas all day (though that does sound appealing), let’s dive into the comedic circus of why my day job still has its hooks in me.

The Allure of the Writer’s Life

Oh, the writer’s life — a dreamy vision of lounging on a beach, penning Pulitzer-worthy prose as the waves serenade me. But, folks, let’s not forget the sand in my keyboard, the sunburned nose, and the terrifying moment I realize that seagulls love to critique first drafts.

The Bitter Pill Called Health Insurance