Best and Worst Job That I Ever Had

Did you say work and job?

I have had a lot of jobs since 8th Grade. I love looking for any opportunity on the internet where I can earn money so I can save and provide for my needs at an early age.

And like other people, I had ups and downs at that time. It took me years before I actually earned money.

Let me share my journey in looking for the best opportunity on the internet. How did I got scammed? What are the best and worst jobs that I ever had?

Best Jobs

Despite having bad experiences, I also have good experiences and best jobs that I have...until now.

Video Editing

During my high school days, I saw a client on the internet who was looking for a video editor.

I have a background in video editing. It was what I offered during my early days to look for freelancing jobs.

But due to a lack of resources, I can’t find a client. I only use my mobile for editing and most of the requirements are laptop and desktop.

There was a woman who posted on Facebook asking for a video editor. I sent a message and she replied that I can take the project.

She sent photos and short videos to me. She said her husband died, and she wanted me to make a presentation tribute, so it is a compilation of photos and videos.

(yes, I saw her husband lying in the coffin).

It was my first time having a client. I don’t know my price and how much I should offer. I told her that she can pay me 500 pesos (approximately $10).

But she is generous, she added 350 pesos (approximately $6.50).

She was happy with the result.

I feel bad because their son was only a kid when her dad died. I feel that I am with them since they met each other because it was included in the images and videos that she sent.

I even like the song that she requested in her video.

In total, I had 850 pesos for this service.

Blogging

I never thought that I would start blogging, that’s the fact. But since I can earn by blogging, I decided to continue.

I am always asking myself if I only write because of money. But upon experimenting, I realized that writing became part of my routine and I want to pursue it. I decided to start my website.

I started writing on read.cash until I learned more platforms like Hive and Publish0x.

I consider it as a job (even if not totally 100%). 

I have been blogging for two years, and I am happy with what I am doing. I am learning and growing through writing.

Also, I would love to explore more things in blogging. It is interesting from looking for the right keyword, Google Indexing, and SEO.

Having a connection with other bloggers is giving me new ideas and knowledge on how I can grow myself as well as my blog.

Worst Job

I was a kid before, and getting scammed is not an exception. I joined a lot of ways to earn — not knowing that they are all Ponzi schemes.

Data Entry

I had a job in data entry where I will need to input details depending on their requirements. But the main concept is they will send a subject (e.g Japanese Restaurant). Then I have to compile all Japanese Restaurants near my place using Google Maps.

That includes the name of the restaurant, contact, website, description, and the place of the restaurant. It's a lot.

They said they will pay 2 pesos for each restaurant. The more you can give, the more you can earn.

But to be able to start, you have to pay 400 pesos (approximately $8). 

I was a kid. I checked their Facebook and group and there is proof of payout from other encoders. I was hooked.

I invested and paid them. The worst is, the hard-earned money that I had from my video editing service is what I used to pay them.

I encoded two-three excel sheets. I submitted it to their email but I never received a response.

Other members show their frustration but it's useless. I never got my money back, I lost my hard-earned money.

Conclusion 

I had more jobs and investments that turned out to be scammed. I lost a lot when I was a kid. But I will treat them as a fee to learn.

On the other hand, I am happy with where I am now. I feel that my hard work will pay off in the future.

What I have learned is to be more careful on the internet when it comes to money. Everyone is desperate, and scammers are everywhere.

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Published: July 31, 2022