It can be hard to work at home, when you consider the numerous distractions that await you. And it doesn’t help if you subscribe to the freelance myth that it’s ok to slack off when you enjoy the two minute commute. It’s still not ok to sleep in all the time, even if your bed […]
A fellow freelancer quit her day job and started working at home, pursuing a freelance writing career. She was immediately accused of being a bum, doing nothing all day except staying in front of the computer. A very distressing assumption, especially when you consider that she regularly earns enough to support a family of four […]
I was once watched a totally B-movie about a group of students in film school. Someone was picking them off one by one, the heroine got if off with a mysteriously rakish guy, yada yada yada.
And, when the killer was finally outed, who happened to be the students’ teacher, the heroine furiously said “those who […]
Back when I began writing for Contract Worker, I wrote about three options: why you should be a freelancer, why you shouldn’t be a freelancer, and why it’s possible to be a freelancer and a corporate worker at the same time.
The fact is that over the last few months I’ve been exercising the third choice, […]
Mondayitis also applies to freelancers and contract workers. Particularly if they impose a strict work schedule on themselves.
It’s all a matter of perception. A great way to hate something is to consider it a necessity, as an obligation to fulfill. Unfortunately, this is how many people see work.
But it’s also possible to look at work […]
So you’ve met someone who knows what you’re worth, gives out genuinely interesting projects, and is apparently a joy to work for. Problem is, you think nothing on your portfolio is worth showcasing.
It’s great if your portfolio showcases previous projects. After all, they represent your skills being applied, your talent thriving under real world conditions. […]
Congratulations to freelance writer Kathy for scoring an interview with Lori Widmer. And the whole theme of that is “the other side of the freelance world - the side where work is uppermost.”
Many people choose to make a living exclusively from freelancing, because they’ve been hearing all about the perks of such a career path. […]
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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