Remember the story of the Tortoise and the Hare? The speedy Hare’s overconfidence led to his defeat. After he left the Tortoise far behind, he took a nap. By the time he woke up, the Tortoise had crossed the finish line.
The moral usually taken is that slow and steady wins the race. But there’s another […]
Despite my hatred for Forbes’ online slideshows, which insist on moving forward automatically, the content is sometimes well-worth the irritation. Take for instance, this list of the Most Annoying Office Habits:
Leaving the office kitchen in a mess
Getting water all over the sink in the bathroom so that when the next person leans against it, they […]
Two weeks ago, we established that Mondayitis is inevitable; you either fight this reality or accept it and use it to your advantage. And it doesn’t matter what day you start your work week on, Mondayitis will still be there.
But this doesn’t mean you have to start every work week on Monday. In fact, here’s […]
b5media’s own Sasha Manuel is a fellow freelancer. After recently resigning from her day job to concentrate on her passions full-time—fashion blogging and writing among them—she’s working at home and on her own terms. Apparently, she’s made quite a name for herself in her niche. That’s because the publishers of The Shoe Queen (Sasha’ affiliate […]
As I write this I’m waiting for my flight to board, a trip to an island known for its beaches. And I’m only writing this post thanks to a friend’s laptop and Globe’s mobile broadband service. In short, I’m now enjoying the versatility of mobile work tools.
Some people make the mistake of thinking that being […]
Rob Cubbon compares his client’s experiences with himself and an agency, and shows that freelancers represent more value for money:
There used to be advantages in employing large agencies for big jobs. Economies of scale, strength in numbers, experience and access to resources were benefits of the big boys over a lone ranger. Nowadays, this isn’t […]
An irony I’m constantly reminded of as I write for Contract Worker is that success at freelancing occasionally involves mimicking the best practices of corporate workers. That makes sense, because work is still work, whether you’re working for yourself or the man. What’s productive for an employee may prove the same for a contract […]
Getting to travel is great, but some things keep it from becoming an everyday thing: Time and money (or the lack of both). Not to mention your responsibilities back home.
Sure, as a freelancer you have greater control over your time. So it’s easier to schedule those outings. But then, traveling remains an expensive proposition, with […]
Leave it a freelance writer like Anne Wayman to articulate what’s great about freelancing:
The truth is, if I had an office job, I’d probably be out most of next week too, or at least working half days. Instead, as a freelancer, I’m getting back to work, albeit slowly, at a fairly rapid rate. Of course, […]
I’ve barely scratched the surface about the advantages of working at home. And even if they’re pretty obvious (to me at least) they deserve expounding:
Time Saver. For office workers, the daily commute is a necessary evil. To make a living, they have to spend some time to do so. Some of them take two hours—or […]
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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