Comments on: Realities of Freelancing: You Set Your Own Hours

By: TStrump

TStrump — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:12:48 +0000

I’m actually going through the same thing.
I’ve been an contract accountant for 5 years but I’m going back to a full-time job.
The irony is the freedom I had came at a price – I just wasn’t making enough money so couldn’t go away or have as much fun like I did when I had the job.
Even calling in sick was a big deal as I wouldn’t get paid.
The trick is to make sure your contract rate is high enough to warrant not having benefits, vacation, etc.

By: First week of work: Win

First week of work: Win — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:01:27 +0000

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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:28:59 +0000

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By: Joshua @ Accountable Living

Joshua @ Accountable Living — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:33:33 +0000

I just wanted to tell you “thanks” for posting this blog. I learned a lot from your experience.

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:58:37 +0000

Great post. As someone who’s considering working for myself in the near-term, I found this very useful.

Best of luck at your new job tomorrow!

By: Andy @ Retire at 40

Andy @ Retire at 40 — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:40:08 +0000

Interesting article. I figured I’d love it if I ever went freelance but I also hated my years at college as time went on since there was always something to do.

I think my mindset has changed somewhat in the years between then and now though and I look forward to working from home one day.

By: Roundup and Link Love - Heading to Savanah Georgia | The Wisdom Journal

Roundup and Link Love - Heading to Savanah Georgia | The Wisdom Journal — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:33:42 +0000

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By: Funny about Money

Funny about Money — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:40:25 +0000

What an excellent article! It gives the impression (accurate, no doubt) that you must be a lovely young woman.

One of my favorite editors once remarked that freelancing allows you to set your own hours: any 18 hours of the day you like. Don’t feel guilty if you’re not working 40 hours (or more!) each week. Where, really, does it say you have to?

Hope you enjoy your new job. One of the things I learned over years of moving back and forth between employee-hood and freelancing is that periods of employment enhance your credentials and make you more salable as a freelance.

Keep on blogging. It’s always a pleasure to “hear” your voice online.

By: Laura @ no more spending

Laura @ no more spending — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:20:05 +0000

Great post MM

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:59:29 +0000

Te topic of self employment vs. regular employment fascinates me. What a wonderful, eloquent article.

My favorite piece of advice from this article: “be aware that the world doesn’t stop running when you step away from the computer.”