How I Built My Side Hustle Into A Successful Full Time Job

Just like everyone else, Joy always wanted to make some extra cash to supplement her monthly stipend when she was in University. She has now grown her side hustle as a writer to a full-time job. “It has not been an easy journey getting to where I am today”, says Joy Khamisi, who decided to quit her office work to pursue her side hustle.

According to Joy, her first job was not as fulfilling as she had hoped and she decided to take the highway and become her own boss. She didn’t wish to change jobs like many of us do to get away from a job we don’t like only to end up in the same place. Joy opted for something different, something that would make her stand out from the crowd.

Here is what Joy Khamisi has to say about her business.

Where does your writing passion stem from?
My childhood. Every evening, my parents made sure that I read a story from the enormous collection they had bought for me. If I was not reading, I was writing stories. This is how I remember my childhood. Composition and Insha were never a problem as my creativity had been cultivated from a very young age and I enjoyed reading and writing.

When did you realize you were sitting on a gold mine?
During my time at the University, things were tough and I never loved calling home asking for money. I got to learn about online article writing as a side hustle. What interested me the most, was the idea of content generation for blogs and websites, something I’m very passionate about. It’s now four years since I started my side hustle and it has grown to become my main job.

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How have your parents taken this business?
Back when I did it as a side hustle, they never had any problem with it. They even cheered me on. But when I told them I’m planning to quit my “main” job, they could not hear of it, just like how most of our parents would react.

I was able to convince them that it’s a job like any other, only I now get to be my own boss and even employ people. Today, they are my biggest support system. They are always looking out for me, ensuring that I get to rest and that I eat well.

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