It has been interesting experimenting with doing support work as a career. I have been lucky to win two clients who I support to build their websites and grow their businesses. I feel more comfortable in that kind of role, rather than a social support role, because there is a practical focus of the work.

I recently lost a client who I was doing social support with. It felt like a blessing, even though it is tough without the money the work brought in this month. I also miss going to Royal Melbourne Hospital very much. I think I must have intuitively known that I would love to work in a hospital when I was in my formative years. If only my health career had taken flight back then.

Maybe I could find my way back to working in a hospital. I have looked at some of their positions vacant. Or maybe I should keep the hospital environment as something special. I love the busy-ness of them. I love how all these people are working together in teams. I love the different places within the hospital and the warren of corridors and rooms. I just like being there.

In any case, for four hours a week, this recent role felt like it took up a lot of time and space in my week and without it, I am left somewhere near the beginning again, considering what experiment to do next with regard to my working life.

I think if I can find some more NDIS clients who need websites built, or are keen to start businesses, that could be good. I have very much enjoyed the experience and adventure of helping these two clients embark on their own adventures in business. I have met two very interesting people, who inspire and delight me, and I have explored new environments and places in Melbourne.

I also feel like I am helping.

That is probably the best bet in terms of finding work, or at least that is what I plan to work on primarily.

There are pipe dreams with low-ticket online information products, but so far I haven’t succeeded with these. (And who wants to earn money without a purpose in life? Not me!)

Last night I finished my ACT course, and so I have a certificate of completion for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It is tempting to take my new mind out for a spin and see if counselling could be a good fit. In the interests of experimentation, I should probably at least try. So, maybe I will do that at the same time.

If it feels like it could be a good fit, I could do more study in counselling or mental health. Support work is fun, but I am not sure I want to embroil myself in ‘all the grit’ of mental health work. At least that is how I am feeling at the moment.

And then comes the whole threat from AI. Jobs that involve people skills are likely to be the least affected apparently. I doubt my web-design business is going to weather the storm. But who knows! There always seem to be people who know less about website development than I do, and who I can help to achieve their communication and conversion goals.

There are people out there who don’t know the first thing about using a computer, let alone building a website! I just have to find people who have a thirst for business themselves and support them.