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今日は、リベシティの会員による、初めての住んでいる地域でのオフ会に参加してきた。
I attended my first meet-up, organized by members of Liberal Arts City in my hometown.
集まったのは合計４名。ただ、カフェでお茶するだけであったけど、とても面白かった。
There were four of us in total, and we gathered at a chain cafe. Although we simply engaged in conversation, it was a highly enjoyable experience.
地元で、経営者とお会いできたのは非常に励みになった。わたしも、最終的にはサラリーマンを卒業して個人事業主としてお金を稼ぎたいと思っているので、参考になる。
Meeting freelancers in my hometown was very motivating. My goal is to become a freelancer and generate some income once I achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Their insights and discussions were both helpful and valuable.
経営者の方は、やはりお金のことに関しては、とても詳しくわたしが考えていることをまさにわかっていた。副業で５万円稼げるようになれたとしても、そこに行きつくまでにたくさんの時間をかけるなら、伸ばしやすいところ、わたしでいえば本業に、注力したほうがコスパがいいと！
What struck me the most was their understanding of my circumstances regarding income growth. They emphasized that the most efficient approach for me would be to focus on my main job, steadily increasing my annual income while considering its worth.
なので、わたしの腹は決まった。現状、ブログはあくまで趣味の範囲として、まずは本業での収入アップを目指しFIREを達成させること。FIREがあと１年以内と、現実味を帯びてきたら、改めてどうやって稼いでいくかを考える！
As a result of this meet-up, I’ve solidified my future plan. I intend to continue writing my blog as a hobby and concentrate on excelling in my primary job to reach FIRE as soon as possible. Once achieving FIRE becomes a realistic goal within a year, I will reevaluate my options for earning additional income as a freelancer.
To be continued.
