{"id":666,"date":"2021-10-28T12:07:51","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T11:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/?p=666"},"modified":"2025-05-26T20:47:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T19:47:43","slug":"thinking-about-becoming-self-employed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/blog\/thinking-about-becoming-self-employed\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking about becoming self-employed? Read this first!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"666\" class=\"elementor elementor-666\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-265f4a23 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"265f4a23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18ea80ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18ea80ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-673e87cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-11570 elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"673e87cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thinking about becoming self-employed? Read this first!<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5678aca0 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-11567 elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"5678aca0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-f13ae2f elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-calendar\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">Posted <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>October 28, 2021<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-09f2829 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"elementor-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5b0b949afb683853a4ac2e9aa508a972d9aeb6826edee29649decf38309fc5ad?s=96&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Picture of Chris Dunnington\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChris Dunnington\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20d5ed1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"20d5ed1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;330aeaa&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_laptop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_laptop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_laptop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_laptop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-658b33f8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"658b33f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bb77d3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bb77d3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The allure of being your own boss, setting your own hours, and pursuing your passion can be incredibly tempting. However, the journey to self-employment is not always smooth sailing. At HungryWolf\u00ae, we&#8217;ve worked with numerous small businesses and self-employed individuals, and we understand the challenges and rewards that come with this career path. Before you take the leap into self-employment, here&#8217;s what you need to know.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-256fe345 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"256fe345\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Pros of Self-Employment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59b2ed2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59b2ed2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let&#8217;s start with the positives. There are many compelling reasons why people choose to become self-employed:<\/p><ol><li><strong> Flexibility and Freedom<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>One of the biggest draws of self-employment is the flexibility it offers. You can:<\/p><ul><li>Set your own working hours<\/li><li>Choose your projects and clients<\/li><li>Work from anywhere (in many cases)<\/li><li>Balance work and personal life more easily<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong> Potential for Higher Earnings<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>While it&#8217;s not guaranteed, self-employment can lead to higher earnings, especially as you build your reputation and client base.<\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong> Personal Fulfilment<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Many self-employed individuals report higher job satisfaction as they&#8217;re able to:<\/p><ul><li>Pursue their passions<\/li><li>See direct results from their efforts<\/li><li>Take pride in building something of their own<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong> Control Over Your Career<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Being self-employed means you&#8217;re in charge of your professional development and career trajectory.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5974c29f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5974c29f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-33-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11739\" alt=\"blog-image-33\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-33-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-33-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-33-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-33-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-33-150x85.webp 150w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-33-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-33.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ddf5f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ddf5f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Challenges of Self-Employment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46bc92c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46bc92c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While the benefits are enticing, it&#8217;s crucial to be aware of the challenges you might face:<\/p><ol><li><strong> Irregular Income<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Unlike steady pay, self-employment often comes with fluctuating income. You need to be prepared for:<\/p><ul><li>Feast or famine cycles<\/li><li>Seasonal fluctuations in some industries<\/li><li>Delayed payments from clients<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong> Responsibility for All Aspects of the Business<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>As a self-employed individual, you&#8217;re not just responsible for your core work. You also need to handle:<\/p><ul><li>Marketing and finding clients<\/li><li>Accounting and taxes<\/li><li>Administrative tasks<\/li><li>Customer service<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong> Lack of Employee Benefits<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>When you&#8217;re self-employed, you miss out on benefits typically provided by employers, such as:<\/p><ul><li>Paid holidays and sick leave<\/li><li>Pension contributions<\/li><li>Health insurance<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong> Potential for Isolation<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Working for yourself can sometimes be lonely, especially if you&#8217;re used to a bustling office environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18e0c51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"18e0c51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-28-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11734\" alt=\"blog-image-28\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-28-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-28-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-28-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-28-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-28-150x85.webp 150w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-28-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-28.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17810477 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17810477\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Essential Steps to Becoming Self-Employed<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a62e889 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a62e889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;ve weighed the pros and cons and decided self-employment is right for you, here are some essential steps to get started:<\/p><ol><li><strong> Develop a Solid Business Plan<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>A well-thought-out business plan is crucial. It should include:<\/p><ul><li>Your business concept and services<\/li><li>Target market analysis<\/li><li>Marketing strategy<\/li><li>Financial projections<\/li><li>Operational plan<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong> Sort Out the Legal Stuff<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Make sure you&#8217;re compliant with all legal requirements:<\/p><ul><li>Register as self-employed with HMRC<\/li><li>Consider setting up a limited company if appropriate<\/li><li>Obtain any necessary licenses or permits for your industry<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong> Set Up Your Finances<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Proper financial management is crucial for self-employed success:<\/p><ul><li>Open a separate business bank account<\/li><li>Set up a system for tracking income and expenses<\/li><li>Consider hiring an accountant or using accounting software<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong> Create a Strong Online Presence<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>In today&#8217;s digital world, a strong online presence is essential for most businesses. This is where HungryWolf\u00ae&#8217;s services can be particularly valuable:<\/p><p><strong>Pay Monthly Websites<\/strong><\/p><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/pay-monthly-websites\/\">pay monthly websites<\/a> offer an affordable way to get a professional online presence. Benefits include:<\/p><ul><li>Professional web design tailored to your business<\/li><li>Spread the cost over manageable monthly payments<\/li><li>Regular updates and maintenance included<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Local SEO Services<\/strong><\/p><p>For many self-employed individuals and small businesses, local customers are crucial. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/local-seo\/\">local SEO services<\/a> help you:<\/p><ul><li>Appear in local search results<\/li><li>Attract nearby customers<\/li><li>Compete with larger businesses in your area<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Website Management<\/strong><\/p><p>As a self-employed person, your time is precious. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/website-management\/\">website management services<\/a> take care of:<\/p><ul><li>Regular updates and security checks<\/li><li>Content updates<\/li><li>Performance optimisation<\/li><\/ul><p>By leveraging these services, you can ensure a strong online presence without having to become a web expert yourself.<\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong> Build a Support Network<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Self-employment can be challenging, so it&#8217;s important to build a support network:<\/p><ul><li>Connect with other self-employed individuals or small business owners<\/li><li>Join professional associations in your industry<\/li><li>Consider finding a mentor<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"6\"><li><strong> Develop a Marketing Strategy<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Even if you&#8217;re excellent at what you do, you need to let people know about your services:<\/p><ul><li>Identify your target market<\/li><li>Develop a unique selling proposition<\/li><li>Utilise both online and offline marketing channels<\/li><li>Consider content marketing to showcase your expertise<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"7\"><li><strong> Manage Your Time Effectively<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Without a boss looking over your shoulder, self-discipline becomes crucial:<\/p><ul><li>Set regular working hours<\/li><li>Use time management tools and techniques<\/li><li>Learn to prioritise tasks effectively<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-135970b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"135970b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-29-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11735\" alt=\"blog-image-29\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-29-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-29-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-29-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-29-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-29-150x85.webp 150w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-29-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/hungrywolf.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image-29.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-308e846d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"308e846d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Pitfalls to Avoid<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7db67f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f7db67f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As you embark on your self-employment journey, be aware of these common pitfalls:<\/p><ol><li><strong> Under-pricing Your Services<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Many new self-employed individuals undervalue their services. Research industry rates and don&#8217;t be afraid to charge what you&#8217;re worth.<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong> Neglecting Self-Care<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>It&#8217;s easy to burn out when you&#8217;re passionate about your work. Remember to:<\/p><ul><li>Take regular breaks<\/li><li>Set boundaries between work and personal life<\/li><li>Make time for exercise and relaxation<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong> Failing to Plan for Taxes<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Tax obligations can catch new self-employed individuals off guard. Set aside money for taxes regularly and consider making advance payments.<\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong> Trying to Do Everything Yourself<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>While it&#8217;s important to keep costs down, trying to do everything yourself can be counterproductive. Consider outsourcing tasks like web design and management to experts like HungryWolf\u00ae.<\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong> Neglecting Professional Development<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>In the hustle of self-employment, it&#8217;s easy to neglect your own skills development. 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