Working from Anywhere, Goals, Impact and Freelancing | Eva Zahrawi Ruiz | Beyond Coding Podcast #122

Freelancing Benefits

Freelancing offers a unique blend of freedom and personal satisfaction, as Eva Zahrawi Ruiz shares. She appreciates the ability to spend extended time with family in Valencia without the constraints of a traditional job, allowing her to recharge and enjoy life more fully 1. Eva emphasizes the importance of enjoying one's work, stating, "I can truly say that every, from moment zero till now in my career, everything that I have done, I have really enjoyed, and when I didn't, then I left" 2. This mindset has driven her career choices, ensuring she remains passionate and fulfilled in her professional endeavors.

   

Adapting Lifestyles

Adapting to a flexible work lifestyle requires significant mindset shifts. Eva describes the joy of combining travel with work, allowing her to immerse in new cultures without the rush of traditional vacations 3. However, stepping out of a corporate environment can be daunting, as she notes the loss of status and recognition that comes with leaving a big company like Vodafone 4. She recalls a moment of self-reflection when asked to fill out her profession on a landing card, realizing the challenge of defining herself outside her job title 5.

   

Personal Fulfillment

Pursuing personal fulfillment in professional roles is a central theme for Eva. She finds satisfaction in achieving her goals, such as transforming the Vodafone brand, and is content with moving on once her objectives are met 6. Eva stresses the importance of aligning work with personal values, even if the impact seems minor to others, saying, "It's my life and it's mine" 7. Her intrinsic motivation drives her to optimize and improve in any role, ensuring her work is meaningful and aligned with her beliefs 8.