So you’re heading to vegas for a trade show or conference. Maybe the National Association of Broadcasters or the Nightclub and Bar Show? Huzzah! This is another post by guest contributor Nick in a three-part series on how to roll in pleasure with work. We’ve covered how to get into the trade shows and where to […]
Author: Jackie Lam
Now that I’m a full-fledged freelancer, I can hypothetically go on vacation whenever I so desire. And I say hypothetically because I still have my workload and responsibilities to my clients. While there are ways of getting your vacationing on while attending trade shows and conferences, what about a 100 percent non work-related vacation? It can be tough […]
If you’re new to the world of self-employment, you may feel as if you’re stepping on alien terrain, not sure what you’ll face along the way. This infographic totally gets it. Created by the folks at FreshBooks, it captures the trials and tribulations that freelancers face after taking the leap. From what you need to prepare to […]
About a year ago I launched a 40 Days of Dating Your Passion Project challenge. It was a way to inspire others (myself included) to sit their butts down and focus on the creative pursuits that matter the most to them. Like many, I struggle with giving love to my projects. Instead, I treat them like […]
As you know last year I decided to take the leap and become a full-time freelancer. It was a major decision for me, and a very difficult one at that. I was offered a high-paying contract gig, one that paid nearly six figures. I know. It was the most money I’ve ever been offered for […]
November 22nd was officially when I hit my one-month anniversary as a full-time freelancer. I know I’m late on posting this, but funny thing is I’ve been super busy freelancing so haven’t been able to post as much as I would like to. I’ve had to make some tough choices and declined some full-time […]
Is it possible to live on $800 a month in L.A. and only work no more than 10 hours a week? Crazy man Andrew Dove shows you how it can be done—and in style.
The benefits of freelancing are many: freedom, flexibility, and making prank calls in the comfort of your home at any hour, to name a few. In the last month or so since I’ve made my foray into freelancing full-time, I’ve found there are actually a few things I sort of miss about the 9-5. Maybe […]
For as long as I can remember, I’ve prided myself on my observational abilities and liked hiding from the world. I was way more comfortable watching my brother play video games than taking at stab at leveling up on Sonic the Hedgehog myself. Even though I’m known to be a “loud introvert” and a bit […]
If you’re like me, the benefits of freelancing locally may sound like a bit of a paradox. One of the many cool things about freelancing is that you can practically work anywhere in the world with anyone in the world. So why would you want to prefer to freelance in your area? That’s where Instantlancer […]
