Is Blogging a Job?

 

Blogging has become new thing, and many people wonder if blogging can be consider the job. I say yes.

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1. Using Skills

When you are a blogger, you are using a skill, so it is resume worthy. With that being said, you  have to write, promote, and monetize your content.

2. Self-employment

Blogging happens to fall under being self-employed, and self-employment is considered a job. It is safe to say, that most people do not consider blogging as nothing more then a hobby, but bloggers are self-employed.

3. Time & Money

If something takes time out of your day with the possibility to earn money is a job. Some bloggers put in 40 hours a week. If you do not blog 40 hours a week, it can still be used on your resume.

In closing, blogging is a great way to create an opportunity for yourself, especially for communication related major.

Is Blogging a Job?

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Many people have turned to blogging as a source of income. With that being said, Is blogging a job? In the sections below, you will discover why I think blogging is a job.

You Have to Work

Like any other profession, blogging required time. To be specific, bloggers must be choose their hosting site, promote their content, and monetize their own content. Blogging is no easy at all.

You Earn a Living

Many bloggers monetize their content and earn money from their blog. With that being said, most bloggers earn money from their content. If you earn a living from you earn a part-time and/or full-time living from your blog, you have a job.

You Have to Pay Taxes

If you are a U.S. citizens you are required to pay self-employment taxes if you make more then $600 in one calendar year. With that being said, you can consider blogging a job if you have earned the required amount to pay taxes.

In closing, blogging can be what you want it to be. It is up to the blogger to decide if they will treat blogging like a full-time job, part-time job, or a side hustle.