Work from home" sounds so appealing, right? And when we hear that someone is working online, we think, "Wow, they must be earning a lot of money!" But have you ever thought about how challenging it is to earn money online? In my opinion, it's even tougher than physical labor because it requires more brainpower and constant screen time, which can be exhausting.

Because of the economic conditions and job scarcity, Many people are unemployed, and even if they find work in companies or offices, the salary is often not enough to cover household expenses, let alone other expenses like electricity, gas bills, and rent. Starting a new business in such conditions is like shooting oneself in the foot (wasting one's own resources).

People are now giving more importance to online work, probably because of the economic conditions and job scarcity. However, if we talk about online work, the first step is to find a genuine platform that actually pays for your efforts (which is a challenging task in itself, as finding a legitimate platform on the internet is difficult).

But have you thought about why a platform would pay you? What unique skills or qualities do you possess that would compel someone to pay you for your expenses? Obviously, you'll need to contribute something exceptional that sets you apart. This could be innovative ideas, specialized skills that grab others' attention, or creating engaging content that people want to read, watch, or listen to (here, I'm referring to social media platforms like blogging or video sharing).

Some people opt for video sharing platforms as they're relatively easier. Many people visit video platforms like YouTube or TikTok daily for entertainment purposes and watch videos that interest them. If done fairly and consistently, this can be a challenging and time-consuming task, and the reward, if any, depends on your luck.Some people reveal their social secrets to quickly gain fame, grow their audience, and earn a lot of money. Most people prefer video sharing platforms for this purpose.

However, if we talk about blogging platforms like Steemit, it's a much more challenging task than people think. When you visit the first page, you see trending posts with rewards ranging from $400 to $500, which is astonishing because those posts usually just have a picture and a few words. A new user gets tempted and a beautiful dream is born in their mind - "Wow, it's raining money here! And the work is so easy, just upload a picture and write a few words. Why not enjoy this rain of money?"

So, I started my Steemit journey with a beautiful dream and a sleeping conscience (meaning, a blind desire to earn money). I created multiple accounts (Never used after creating this account ) and started posting just like others, with a picture and a few words, hoping to get a reward of $100 or $50 ( A joke). it was all in vain. I thought why i am not getting paid for my (useless) work. But I was on the wrong path, I was alone, and I had no one to guide me . But then I started understanding slowly. What's the reality behind the curtain?. (nowadays, new users are lucky to have onboarding guides who teach them the rules and procedures).

But it's said that you don't understand the reality until you dive deep into a matter.

And then my conscience won, and my true Steemit journey began. When I created my original (this) account and started sharing posts based on my skills, my post began to receive attention from some people. When my post's payout showed 20 cents, my hopes increased. I worked harder, but here's a clarification for outside readers: the 20 cents wasn't my reward alone. 10cents was for those(Curators) who supported me, 5cent gone to my power, and 5cent were mine. But those 5cents lit up the dark paths of my Steemit journey.

My hard work started paying off as I was on the right path. Soon, the Steemit Team favored me, and I got the opportunity to support and guide my fellow countrymen. I utilized this positively and worked towards making my country's name proud on this platform.

However, the clouds of ingratitude have surrounded this nation. People have forgotten that unity has great power, and if we work together, keeping our thoughts aligned and removing envy from our hearts, it will benefit everyone. (Here, I want to clarify that not everyone is the same, and I believe there are still some sincere people who are aware of these things, but they don't want to spoil their reputation by engaging in such matters). Some Pakistani friends don't even use the Pakistan tag in their posts.

But I still don't understand the communities option. There are many communities, but people are the same. In one community, if there's an admin, then in another community, he's a mod. What's the point? Does it mean that we should grow a community and when a good amount is collected, close it and then a user from that community creates a new community and everyone shifts there gradually? Nobody will know. They think Everyone's eyes are closed here. Everyone's sleeping. The idea is good, collect money from all sides. (The talk is a bit bitter, but it's true). But I say, no matter how many communities are created, by doing this people will continue to encroach on others' rights in this way.

I had created only one community (Best Of Pakistan) to gather the best posts and users from Pakistan. But they are too good, they don't need unity. I had said earlier that it's important to have a similar thought process, and my nature is a bit different. Which is why most people from my country don't like me on this platform. Because if I support someone, I also criticize them if they're wrong.

I do what my conscience allows me to do. Everyone will reap the consequences of their actions. Everyone is accountable for their deeds. I'm just an artist, I create drawings and present my skills to people. If someone supports me or not, it's up to them. Today, I shared a bit about my personal thoughts because I'm also a well-known online worker in my family gathering. And sometimes, being alone in a room, I run out of ideas. But writing the truth doesn't scare me. Whatever the consequences may be. Besides, everyone here is intelligent and supportive of each other, like-minded people too.

In the end, I will say that online work is not as easy as most people think. You have to sweat your brain to earn even 5 cents halal money. Otherwise, it's very easy to steal someone else's hard work and eat their rights. Now it depends on you which path you choose.

That's all for now, until next time, goodbye.

Stay safe, Happy, and Blessed!

With Love 💕 @rashid001