Nora D.

tech/marketing and chit chat

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

How can freelancing change your perspective on life and work?

From a young age, I had to find ways to make money online because traditional job opportunities were impossible for me due to travelling to nowhere land. (My mum decided to move countries on a whim, leaving me with little choice, but to freelance.) I've never held a typical 9-5 job until THIS YEAR, which I know might sound like I’m boasting, but it was more out of necessity than anything else. I started out by creating assets for games like Second Life and the Unity marketplace.

When I finally got the chance to work in a corporate setting at a call centre, I realised just how privileged I had been to avoid that environment. I thought I was missing out on corporate culture and the “corporate jargon”, but I quickly realised that I wasn't. Especially in a company that treats you like shit, it became clear that it's far better to make a humble income on your own terms than to endure a job that degrades you on a day to day basis.

If I could navigate freelancing from a young age with no traditional job experience, so can you. Start by identifying your skills ( or build them like me), learn what the market needs, and start! ( Remember, just be stubborn as hell- if you give up you will not see your full potential.)

Honestly, you don’t need to be tied to a job that treats you like disposable shit—there are alternatives, and you have the power to pursue them. Take the goddamn control of your life - because we live in a world that makes it possible! ( The internet is an amazing asset to us all)

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

Learning can be quite comfortable, but applying what you've learned is challenging.

It's tempting to use the title 'student for life' as a convenient shield.

Avoiding the vulnerability that comes with admitting struggles or setbacks when putting knowledge into practice.

But can we really curb our overconsumption and focus on action instead?

Consider this: no one has ever learned to code by merely reading about syntax—they've learned by building projects.

Similarly, no one has mastered riding a bike by simply reading instructions.

Have you noticed that we're all becoming addicted to consuming knowledge without truly engaging with it?

What are we really doing with the information we absorb?

The only way to improve yourself is by sharing what you've learned in a thorough manner or, better yet, by putting it into practice.

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@BocchiTheChaos It’s hard, as we are all lonely as hell. I feel like there’s so much opportunity to meet people and make friends/ hence why my ass and others just can’t get their eyes off the screen 🫢

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@johnnyxwang I think it’s cause people feel burnt out and that’s why they don’t stay here for too long. It does take a lot of effort to grow- but it’s worth it :)

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@xGMS 10000000% 😋

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

Fried chicken or salad?

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@thedankoe Yes you can- you just need to start!!

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@TimC413 1000% that works well too

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@riteshS51374171 Oh yeah, what’s your favourite salad?

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@DivyanshDhote You don’t even need to pick one niche- become the niche. Most importantly give that valueeeee

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@WrongsToWrite Pick one thing or a few - and stick with it !!!!

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@WrongsToWrite I’m living proof the internet can make anything possible for you :)

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@OngDevLab Deploy

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@ItsKieranDrew How can you ensure that you recognise and leverage the value of your ideas- how would you know you’re interesting- or plain ass boring? 👀

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@mskoriwilson Sometimes we have less focus or our focus drifts towards things that don’t really matter. We end up blaming it on time- as it’s an easier excuse.

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@MuskDesigns Thank you Lucas! 🌻 I'm just trying to motivate people that anything can be possible- I know it's not much to brag, but it's some validation- that things can happen if you really want it to :)

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

How can freelancing change your perspective on life and work?

From a young age, I had to find ways to make money online because traditional job opportunities were impossible for me due to travelling to nowhere land. (My mum decided to move countries on a whim, leaving me with little choice, but to freelance.) I've never held a typical 9-5 job until THIS YEAR, which I know might sound like I’m boasting, but it was more out of necessity than anything else. I started out by creating assets for games like Second Life and the Unity marketplace.

When I finally got the chance to work in a corporate setting at a call centre, I realised just how privileged I had been to avoid that environment. I thought I was missing out on corporate culture and the “corporate jargon”, but I quickly realised that I wasn't. Especially in a company that treats you like shit, it became clear that it's far better to make a humble income on your own terms than to endure a job that degrades you on a day to day basis.

If I could navigate freelancing from a young age with no traditional job experience, so can you. Start by identifying your skills ( or build them like me), learn what the market needs, and start! ( Remember, just be stubborn as hell- if you give up you will not see your full potential.)

Honestly, you don’t need to be tied to a job that treats you like disposable shit—there are alternatives, and you have the power to pursue them. Take the goddamn control of your life - because we live in a world that makes it possible! ( The internet is an amazing asset to us all)

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

Kids selling bullshit. That’s what it means in 2024.

It’s interesting how x works, lol . I just tweeted about this. My take is, if you’re running a course business based on ‘past experience’ - that wasn’t as successful as it’s portrayed ( 99% case online)

it’s worth considering: are you really striking gold, or just selling shovels?

There’s a big difference between finding treasure and exploiting a gap where you target naive ppl.

And most ppl online…. 👀

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@muskiesfan https://t.co/p6vbmgXv3K ( I’m shocked😮 )

[anpaure @anpaure]

recently an indian student was deported from us because he forged the transcripts, rec letters, achievements, state exam results, and sent them through a school domain he bought to apply to college

he was granted nearly a full scholarship at a top college but decided it wasn't enough, so he also forged his own father's death certificate and was promptly given a full ride with flights included

he had literally none of the knowledge required to even graduate high school, so at college he went on to cheat on all exams using internet and then forged a resume with fake work experience to get an internship at an insurance firm

the worst part? he shared his story on reddit in great detail, then a subreddit mod reached out to the college and reported him

[Nora D. @gleamyweb]

@muskiesfan Guys- it was amazing to talk with you all, but I’m super sleepy - hope to join this space another time 😭😭🥲🥲sad that I’m missing out on the gossip