It's always great to end the year happy and satisfied with what you've accomplished after 12 months of hard work and sacrifices. Despite a tough first quarter, 2011 ended like nothing I expected. Though I lost some, the friends I gained were very assuring. Now I know what a friend is truly like and I value them like my own family. The bond we have made me feel like there's a bad-ass gang waiting to back me up in case I'm stuck in a flinch. That's how it should be and how life is with friends you can count on.
My career also leveled up significantly when I started to get out there on my own. I created my own team and learned a lot along the way. My verbal skills also improved drastically thanks to Gerd, Jay and Patrick who never get tired of talking to me via Skype :) Though I never actually hired someone, friends and acquaintances are popping out of nowhere who desperately need a job to earn some dough. Somehow they knew about my freelancing offers and give it a try. For me it's a humble deed to help a friend in need and for them it's a great opportunity to work at home. It's a win-win :)
I never asked but somehow a Friend up there is watching over me. Who would've imagined that I can hook up with one of the largest UK based SEO companies? I don't think I deserved such blessing but I'm very thankful something big came to me and helped me in so many ways.
Right now, Darz and I are training new team members while managing around 25 clients for www.further.co.uk. I say 2011 is my career's first ever milestone and I do hope my life's journey as a professional will continue to rise in the years to come.
Happy New Year Everyone!
