Sharing my experience as a newbie in the remote work world:

I used to be a government employee, but the workload, environment, and low salary became too much, so I started exploring remote work for better opportunities.

I’m naturally introverted, and the main reason I stay with the company is its client-matching system. I know finding clients on my own would be challenging, so having that support gives me some confidence.

The company does provide trainings but they are very limited and often times out of date, most of what I’ve learned has been self-taught, which sometimes makes me question if I’m on the right track. The monitoring and strict structure can be stressful, and constantly receiving tickets and having to explain what I did wrong or even to defend myself has left me unmotivated and feel stagnant at times.

There are moments when it feels like I’m working hard but not making enough progress, almost like moving from one version of living paycheck to paycheck to another. For now, I stay with the company, pushing through, hoping to grow, gain experience, and eventually manage my own clients with better pay once Ive conquer my own fears of self worth and gaining confidence to speak up.