I like many in the games industry, I have come upon hard times. I find myself looking for work in the games industry, a publisher for my game prototype or any job to bring in money.
While I’m brushing up my CV and searching indie game discord servers for the remote jobs channels, I also did something that some may find drastic - I sold my car so I can continue working on my prototype and look for a job.
Just to be clear, I traded in my larger fancier car and got a smaller, less fancy car to unlock some capital. I got a good deal, the new car is a good age with good mileage but there is always a risk and a trade off when you trade in something known for something unknown. On the way back from the dealer yesterday I could hear scraping metal that I didn’t notice on the test drive. I think it’s a wheel bearing. So I have to deal with that as soon as I’ve written this.
The best way to think of this process is unlocking stored capital in assets I retain. I could have sold some shares, some old clothes or consoles. Anything of value that doesn’t have sentimental value. It felt good. It felt like an act of financial control. I thought about my situation, I took action and now I have over a month's worth of runway to find my next source of income. It was only a few days of searching the internet and test driving cars to find the right fit. That’s a pretty good return on my time. I could have spent those days looking for a job, but I’d still need to work for weeks before I saw any return on my time.
I’m not advising this is the best solution for everyone as everyone's situation is different. However, this experience taught me a valuable lesson in financial management and perseverance. Sometimes, unconventional solutions yield the greatest rewards. So, whether it's selling a car or something else, don't be afraid to think outside the box. After all, the journey to success is rarely a straight path - it's the challenges that make it all worthwhile.
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