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Archive for the ‘Ramblings of a Freelancer’ Category

May 7th, 2008

Freelance Folder Does the ‘ol Bait-and-Switch

Ready to be scared about the prospects of freelancing? Check out Freelance Folder’s Eight Violent Truths About Freelancing. Bob Younce creates some horror by talking about how freelancing isn’t for lazy people who shun hard work, how freelancers work for jerks, and how freelancing is a “thankless profession.”
Then, on a succeeding article, Mr. Younce switches […]

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April 29th, 2008

How Much Should You Say During an Interview?

Thanks to Neerav for featuring me on a recent interview. This interview was conducted via email, and aside from me, Neerav interviewed Cibbuano. We both shared our thoughts on making money from blogging.
I tried to keep my answers short and sweet, thinking that it would be easier to understand for readers. But compared to the […]

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April 27th, 2008

Are You Irritated When…

You have a hard time finding the words for a 1,000-word article?
Or, you have a hard time staying under 500 words?
Sigh…

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April 24th, 2008

Politics Don’t Apply to Freelancers, Part II

Last time I discussed freelancing and politics, I wrote about how they’re mutually exclusive. The reason was that, working away from the office, they don’t have to play the game.
Much has been said about that infamous ABC debate. The way I see it, it’s more proof that it’s great to be a freelancer.

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April 23rd, 2008

10 Work-at-Home Jobs From Yahoo!

The 10 jobs listed by Yahoo! at Stop Pumping Gas: Ten Hot Home Office Jobs seems on the up and up. But aside from “web designer”, it should’ve featured more of the skill sets I wrote about in 3 Skills That Will Pay For Your Retirement and 3 More Skills That Will Pay For Your […]

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April 10th, 2008

The Third-World Freelancing Advantage

Poor US Dollar! Compared to my currency (the Philippine Peso), it has lost over one-fifth of its value. But it’s still all about the Benjamins, especially in a country where making $70,000 a year means you’re pretty much set for life.
As a freelancer hailing from the so-called third world, I believe that we are in […]

By Rico -- 4 comments

April 1st, 2008

US Congress to Pass Anti-Freelancer Law

Today is a sad day for freelancers everywhere folks. For if the US Congress has no problems limiting opportunities for freelancers, won’t the legislatures of other countries follow suit?
The Office Worker Safety Bill, which is about to be passed, calls for companies to limit their outsourcing activities. It’s the specifics that are scary for freelancers. […]

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March 28th, 2008

Would You Write About What Don’t Know Anything About?

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with writing only on a handful of topics, but what if a client asks you to write on a topic you know nothing (or very little) about? Can you afford to turn down work?
Before you find yourself in a position where you have to say no to a client, why not […]

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March 13th, 2008

When to End a Long-Term Commitment

You may know that I also blog for The Smart PDA, a tech blog that covers smartphones and PDAs. You may also notice that I’ve written no new posts for the past few weeks now. That’s because I recently quit as The Smart PDA’s blogger. If you’re wondering when to drop a long-term freelancing commitment, […]

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March 6th, 2008

Why Working the Best is the Best

Participating in a pick-up game of basketball, I saw a new teammate in action for the first time. He displayed the prowess probably earned as a captain of a college basketball varsity team.
This player was easily one of the best players I’ve ever seen play in person. And you know what else I noticed? […]

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