I talk to a lot of e-learning designers who currently work in organizations but dream about going out on their own. If you’re reading this article, chances are the thought has crossed your m...
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Very nice article, Allison. As a former freelancer, I'd suggest that you (potential freelancer) really hone your elearning chops. And I think that takes a few years to do that, at least three. Enter into the elearning challenges that Sir David Anderson offers up, and ask yourself, "Is my stuff some of the best stuff up there?" If so, you're probably ready. Especially if your spouse is NOT self-employed.
On the flip side... I can honestly say, working for a large organization that values training offers a lot of freedom, too. So it might be just finding the organization that digs you and what you can do. --Daniel
On the flip side... I can honestly say, working for a large organization that values training offers a lot of freedom, too. So it might be just finding the organization that digs you and what you can do. --Daniel
That's excactly it, Daniel,
I worked hard in my company to get them into E-Learning. Now that E-Learning is a part of their normal learning routine, I have more work than i can handle. :)
If you find a company that fits you, I do think that you can have more freedom and time to develop new stuff, than on your own.
Your boss will have to understand that it takes a lot of time, to get something from your drawing book, to an actual E-Learning end-product.
When on your own, designing templates and new modules dont always pay out.
My fear of being on my own, is that after 3 months of hard work, no one will pay for my courses. And after 6 months, I'll be broke. :(
of course I also cherish the dream of being independent, rich and famous for my E-Learning. But for now, I count my blessing to be able to go to work every day, to do what I love, and being paid every month. (allthough I think I should earn more than I get :))
On this forum there are a lot of great designers who started succesfully on their own.
Thank you all for sharing so much of your experience and skills.
One thing we all do not have to worry about. In 10 years time, all learning will be E-Learning. I think there's gonna be enough work for all of us. :)
I worked hard in my company to get them into E-Learning. Now that E-Learning is a part of their normal learning routine, I have more work than i can handle. :)
If you find a company that fits you, I do think that you can have more freedom and time to develop new stuff, than on your own.
Your boss will have to understand that it takes a lot of time, to get something from your drawing book, to an actual E-Learning end-product.
When on your own, designing templates and new modules dont always pay out.
My fear of being on my own, is that after 3 months of hard work, no one will pay for my courses. And after 6 months, I'll be broke. :(
of course I also cherish the dream of being independent, rich and famous for my E-Learning. But for now, I count my blessing to be able to go to work every day, to do what I love, and being paid every month. (allthough I think I should earn more than I get :))
On this forum there are a lot of great designers who started succesfully on their own.
Thank you all for sharing so much of your experience and skills.
One thing we all do not have to worry about. In 10 years time, all learning will be E-Learning. I think there's gonna be enough work for all of us. :)