<![CDATA[Stories by Joy Zhang on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@joooyz?source=rss-a464a7b3b7bb------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/1*3_0JWLuL64eXL6XMyga_kg.jpeg Stories by Joy Zhang on Medium https://medium.com/@joooyz?source=rss-a464a7b3b7bb------2 Medium Sat, 14 Nov 2026 04:00:28 GMT <![CDATA[A *realistic* one-year reflection on building a business while working full-time]]>

I hope you like slow and steady journeys (emphasis on slow)

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The grass is not greener on the other side

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Taking a Step Back and re-focusing on what matters

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Don’t do it for the money

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Months 4–6: Finding the balance between part-time business and full-time work

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The harsh truths and how I’m choosing a better path forward

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A cautionary tale for anyone thinking of building their business on Etsy… and what to do instead.

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Knowing when to quit building, the job search, and struggling with identity.

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My relationship with Etsy was short-lived.

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Documenting my business-building journey from Day 0.

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