How Freelancing Scored me a Trip to Singapore
I’ve somehow managed to become a local authority on technology. Maybe it’s because I’m the tech contributor for certain magazines and I maintain a tech blog that truly caters to a tech audience.
Thanks to that, I’m now in Singapore, all expenses paid. LG Mobile wants to build publicity for their new marketing push, and they’ve financed my attendance to a big telecom convention. I’ve made it clear to my sponsor that I will only write my honest opinions; in no way will the whole VIP treatment affect my editorial integrity.
I share this not to boast, but as more proof that my freelance writing career has opened up new opportunities. I don’t think I would’ve been sent to Singapore, and enjoy all the tech-related stuff here (the Lion City is the Asia-Pacific hub for leading consumer electronics companies like Palm, Apple, Nokia, etc.) through my day job!
What was the best thing freelancing ever scored for you?
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8 opinions for How Freelancing Scored me a Trip to Singapore
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Jun 15, 2008 at 11:30 pm
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Nicolas Roberge
Jun 16, 2008 at 5:35 am
Be careful, I know some auto critics that lost their credibility because their were very impressed and blinded by german cars manufacturers very catered trips.
Rico
Jun 16, 2008 at 8:28 am
Thanks for the warning Nicolas. That’s something I always try to be aware of. :) In the end, my first responsibility is always to the readers.
Neerav
Jun 16, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Well done Rico :-)
Besides the $$$ I earn from problogging one of the cool freebies has been a afternoon on a racing yacht in Sydney Harbour last summer
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Jun 17, 2008 at 12:30 am
[…] of our b5 bloggers, Rico Mossesgeld from Contract Worker has scored a free trip to Singapore. No, it’s more than luck. He has become recognized as an authority in his field, and you can […]
jennydecki
Jun 18, 2008 at 6:21 am
The coolest thing ever? A $300 margarita maker. I’m starting to think I was a cheap date! LOL
Rico
Jun 18, 2008 at 9:56 am
Whoa, you have to provide more details! I’m suddenly curious :)
The Power of Recommendations
Jun 21, 2008 at 11:06 am
[…] recent trip to Singapore, aside from being a by-product of my freelance writing career, also became reality due to the recommendation of a trusted source. A friend was originally tapped […]
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