In all fairness, this isn't the case in every field of work. In fact, that strikes at the heart of the matter. Look at architects for example. Do they continue to collect income after a job is finished and paid for? I honestly don't know if their contracts allow for royalties or not, but they can see their creations. Once a building is up, an architect can see pictures of it or walk the grounds themselves.
How 'Bout Doctors?
Years after while in retirement, a doctor may still enjoy his work. Not by earning money, but in the health that was inspired. These two examples could be supported by hundreds, if not thousands of other such cases.
There's also a flip side to that coin. For every architect or doctor, there are dozens of other people working in jobs that are......let's just say less thankful.
Receiving respect or gratitude for your work, however, is not really the point I'm making here. Sure, we'd all probably like to get a little more of that. Even doctors and architects might agree.
So What's The Point?
My point is that many jobs never offer the opportunity to look back and see the results of your hard work. That college kid working at McDonald's is going to move on to a better job. Will he or she look back and see a better McDonalds because of their work? I doubt it.
How about a street sweeper? The streets are dirty again every day. There's a positive feeling that a street sweeper should have for keeping communities clean. Once the job ends, however, the streets stop paying. They stay clean by the hands of another driver.
Experience Offers Incredible Value, But It Too Doesn't Pay Unless....
My own personal experience teaches that work (in some form) is a mandatory life expectation. For the masses, work is necessary to provide the food and shelter essential to a decent existence. We need a continuous stream of income for as long as we are able to do so.
For myself, the manner I pursue that constant income has changed and it keeps changing. I wouldn't have the perspective I do today if not for my previous work experience. My family still has the daily grind to deal with, but my work these days keeps paying. Now previous experiences matter even more, but only if I put them to use by blogging about them.
It Keeps Paying After The Work Is Done - Again, And Again, And Again, Etc.
I'm not going to stand on a pedestal and shout it's the only to do it. For myself, owning and blogging on a WordPress website is the ticket. And perhaps even more exciting than that is the prospect of earning crypto from my website. True, I haven't found an affiliate or supplier willing to sell fishing gear in crypto yet. One day in the not too distant future, I believe it will happen across all industries.
In the meantime, I love....I mean absolutely love hitting that PUBLISH button after a post well written. It adds immediate value to my website, and it will keep making money. This all takes time, and it takes a lot of effort to develop a WordPress website. That being said, the ability to keep earning money from completed work is something I just can't ignore.
I Have A Record Of Past Work That I Can Refine Into A Diamond
Yes, I can go into an old post that may not be getting any notice and revamp it. In essence, my website can and should evolve over time. Not only are new posts being added, but old posts turn into something better. This is the best of both worlds in my opinion. I enjoy writing and it's good that my site is a constant work in progress, cause so am I.
As I progress along with my website, I'll happily accept the recurring income that comes in. I'll look forward, but I'll also look back and do my best to refine that carbon into a polished diamond.
