Pretty straightforward and basic advice from The GITS blog:
I think that freshman year of college isn’t the right time to contemplate becoming a freelance translator. Or really any point of college. Firstly, being a translator requires subject and linguistic knowledge that take a long time to acquire. Secondly, not everyone is cut out to be […]
The point of Gus Masprata is clear:
I hate review scores. Coming up with a number or a letter grade that sums up my thoughts is my least favorite part of my job. Shouldn’t my words speak for themselves? Can’t the reader come to their own conclusions? The answer, apparently, is no. Readers want a number. […]
Haggling over pay is a fact of life for any freelancer. Even the most in-demand contract workers field requests for discounts “for old time’s sake”.
I have yet to find the best formula for negotiating your rates—other than properly computing your work-related expenses and adding to that. What I do know is that you should never […]
Well of course, we can’t be rude when interacting with anyone, even if it’s through IM. The etiquette I’m talking about deals with how you should end IM conversations. It’s interesting how some people take non-replies and sudden log-outs as personal insults.
I mean, why would anyone find that rude? Especially if they’re the ones who […]
Fellow freelancers, do yourself a favor, and stay away from these games:
Gemcraft - A take on the classic tower defense game-type, Gemcraft features surprisingly deep gameplay, yet still offers straightforward fun.
Fantastic Contraption - Reminiscent of The Incredible Machine, Fantastic Contraption only gives you a few tools to work with—and virtually infinite possibilities.
The above games are […]
Remember when Kirsten highlighted the importance of health insurance? Well, here’s a list on where to find health insurance for the self-employed and freelancers.
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The relatively unstable income of freelancers may be particularly hard to bear when there are debts to pay off. That’s why it’s always a good idea to stay on top of your various financial liabilities.
Vertex42 features a great Excel spreadsheet package that automatically calculates and presents various methods to manage your debt. You can opt […]
I’ve done it! I’ve “upgraded” (or rather downgraded) my laptop to Windows XP!
I was honestly surprised at how easy the process was. Here’s what I did:
Copy everything to the external hard disk that has the same or more capacity than my laptop’s drive
Locate all the drivers needed to get my hardware to run properly on […]
I recently discovered a wonderful concept that allows freelancers to get a lot done—while staying stress-free.
A natural tendency when trying to meet deadlines is to move quickly, making all your actions as prompt as possible, in the hope of getting more out of your limited time. Nothing could be further from the truth in certain […]
We all know how effective making a to-do list for the next work day is. It helps you start the next morning with a run towards productive bliss.
What’s intersting is that Vandelay Design has 8 other tips to help you maximize a good day by laying an even better foundation for the next one. Aside […]
Showing why "Freelancing" Isn't Just an F-Word Through Shared Experiences and Useful Info.
Written by Rico Mossesgeld [email] for b5media.
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