Category: Humor
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So the big draw of freelancing is more time with the family, particularly the titular Twin Miracles themselves. But when everyday life disrupts the work schedule, we find ourselves having to make up the hours somewhere else – that’s the downside of being a freelancer; most clients aren’t to thrilled to hear about what’s going…
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Tell me if you’ve ever encountered this situation. You apply for a freelancing job and the client responds right away. They’re thrilled with your resume or work experience. They’re excited about the project. They can’t wait to get started on it. They make an offer, you accept, and then suddenly … they get cold feet.…
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As a full-time freelancer, I cook 99.38% of my family’s meals, not only because I’m home the most, but also because I’m good at it. Good being a relative term, of course. I’m not preparing sea bass nor rack of lamb over here, but I can concoct a healthy enough selection that everyone is well-fed…
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This post has two purposes. To talk about some of the rough waters you’ll face while freelancing, and also to allow us to blow off a little steam. Last week, we started negotiating for a job with a gentleman overseas concerning a position paper he and his colleagues were looking to put out – edited…
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My latest cool project is working with international leadership guru Silvia Damiano on her new website AboutmyBrain.com and a book that is coming out along with the website. Although the website is still in its Beta test phase, you can sign up and learn some interesting things about how your brain works and what sort…