Escaping the monotony of the 9-5
Why working for "the man" has propelled my journey into high gear.
By most accounts, I’m a “lucky” person (though I don’t necessarily believe in luck). I have a wonderful wife, a great job in graphic design, a house on a sizable piece of land, and a baby on the way. I live my life largely on my own terms, yet I still feel like I haven’t quite reached that pinnacle—that feeling of true freedom, if any of us can ever truly be free. I at least want to reach a place where I can convince myself that I am.
Lately, work has been particularly challenging with significant upheavals in the company, leaving me unsure of where I fit. I’m someone who thrives on structure and clarity. Despite the reassurance from others, it’s hard to shake off the uneasy feelings these changes bring.
That’s where creating comics has come in. I think it balances out the chaos and gives me something to look forward to, a personal goal. It also fuels my hope that, someday, I can truly say that I work for myself.
I’ve been working on my comic for the past six months or so, aiming to start releasing it weekly in the next few months. It’s tough to meet my own expectations amid the demands of work, home life, and my exercise routine, but I still make time to write and draw. I genuinely believe that “if it’s something you love, you’ll make time for it.” And this—creating my comic—is one of those things I love.
