Joining the Medium Partner Program
My Path to Earning from Writing
For the past year, I had been waiting for this opportunity with great anticipation. The Medium Partner Program has finally become available in my country, and it feels like a long-awaited door has finally opened for me.
Before the program was accessible, my daily life revolved around constant online work that often left me feeling drained.
Every day, I worked hard with no real limit on my time. The online jobs I did, like graphic design, dropshipping, surveys, and running mobile apps, barely earned me a few dollars a day.
It felt ironic, considering the effort I put in — sometimes 12 hours or more each day — only to be compensated with such small amounts. Every dollar I earned was crucial for my needs, but the process drained me both physically and mentally.
Time with my family, laughter with friends, or even just enjoying fresh air outside had to be put aside. I had to survive.
Sometimes, in the quiet of the night, I’d think about how much I missed being able to go out without any burden.
Breathing in fresh air, joking around with friends, or just watching my favorite anime or movies without feeling guilty.
