Comments on: Surviving Freelancing http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:56:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Cutest Little Tax Deduction Edition http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/#comment-51200 Cutest Little Tax Deduction Edition Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:28:34 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/?p=1438#comment-51200 [...] Surviving Freelancing. Freelance work is a great way to make money, but since it often comes without a set schedule or income, many people have a tendency to take on too much work for fear of missing out on a great opportunity. I know I have that tendency! [...] [...] Surviving Freelancing. Freelance work is a great way to make money, but since it often comes without a set schedule or income, many people have a tendency to take on too much work for fear of missing out on a great opportunity. I know I have that tendency! [...]

]]> By: Roundup – Cutest Little Tax Deduction Edition - Articles, tips and advice on how to become debt free in 2009 (and beyond…) - Debt Free in 2009 http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/#comment-50621 Roundup – Cutest Little Tax Deduction Edition - Articles, tips and advice on how to become debt free in 2009 (and beyond…) - Debt Free in 2009 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:09:35 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/?p=1438#comment-50621 [...] Surviving Freelancing. Freelance work is a great way to make money, but since it often comes without a set schedule or income, many people have a tendency to take on too much work for fear of missing out on a great opportunity. I know I have that tendency! [...] [...] Surviving Freelancing. Freelance work is a great way to make money, but since it often comes without a set schedule or income, many people have a tendency to take on too much work for fear of missing out on a great opportunity. I know I have that tendency! [...]

]]> By: Patrick http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/#comment-49475 Patrick Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:10:27 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/?p=1438#comment-49475 I know exactly what you are going through - I face it all the time because I put in a lot of hours. My wife and I recently had our first child and I took a week off from blogging and three weeks from work. Best decision I ever made, and it has made me realize that I need to value my time more. <abbr><em>Patrick’s last blog post: <a href="http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/06/22/cash-for-clunkers-bill/" rel="nofollow">Cash for Clunkers Bill</a></abbr></em> I know exactly what you are going through – I face it all the time because I put in a lot of hours.

My wife and I recently had our first child and I took a week off from blogging and three weeks from work. Best decision I ever made, and it has made me realize that I need to value my time more.

Patrick’s last blog post: Cash for Clunkers Bill

]]> By: Carol http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/#comment-49002 Carol Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:57:10 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/?p=1438#comment-49002 Great idea. I just thought since you were young, you could handle a workload that would exhaust us old folks. Glad to hear you are finding balance but wondering if I'm an old enough client and my project is simple enough (I accidentally let my domain expire but have now renewed) to help. Only if/when it is convenient for you..... Great idea. I just thought since you were young, you could handle a workload that would exhaust us old folks. Glad to hear you are finding balance but wondering if I’m an old enough client and my project is simple enough (I accidentally let my domain expire but have now renewed) to help. Only if/when it is convenient for you…..

]]> By: Nicole http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/#comment-48805 Nicole Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:18:16 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/?p=1438#comment-48805 I was wondering how you did all this stuff! Sanity is a good thing, and it's good you and Micah have kept the conversation open. Good luck, and whether you write once a day or once a week, I'll continue to read... I was wondering how you did all this stuff! Sanity is a good thing, and it’s good you and Micah have kept the conversation open. Good luck, and whether you write once a day or once a week, I’ll continue to read…

]]> By: MLR http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/#comment-48565 MLR Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:55:11 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/?p=1438#comment-48565 That explains the eye twitching comment on Twitter the other day! Good luck! You will be fine, of course. All you have is time, spend it wisely :) <abbr><em>MLR’s last blog post: <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MyLifeROI/~3/887CRdYHXPo/" rel="nofollow">Cash for Clunkers: Is It Worth It?</a></abbr></em> That explains the eye twitching comment on Twitter the other day!

Good luck! You will be fine, of course. All you have is time, spend it wisely :)

MLR’s last blog post: Cash for Clunkers: Is It Worth It?

]]> By: cybele http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/#comment-48437 cybele Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:30:52 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/?p=1438#comment-48437 maybe we can find some time to talk...in Maine... and I can share what I've learned...having had many of the same fears, instincts, reactions, re-reactions, drives. Til then. XOXOXOXOX maybe we can find some time to talk…in Maine… and I can share what I’ve learned…having had many of the same fears, instincts, reactions, re-reactions, drives. Til then. XOXOXOXOX

]]> By: Miss M http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/#comment-48361 Miss M Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:32:16 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/?p=1438#comment-48361 I have the same work ethic and drive, I feel like if I'm not putting 120% in all the time that we'll never get anywhere. But I get some satisfaction from the stress, oddly enough. I feel more fulfilled when I'm busy, at least until I burn out. Then I burn out hard! I hope this new balance helps you emotionally and physically, it sounds like your body is telling you to cut back. <abbr><em>Miss M’s last blog post: <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MIsForMoney/~3/a5erX_Q_268/knowing-your-partners-credit.html" rel="nofollow">Knowing Your Partner’s Credit</a></abbr></em> I have the same work ethic and drive, I feel like if I’m not putting 120% in all the time that we’ll never get anywhere. But I get some satisfaction from the stress, oddly enough. I feel more fulfilled when I’m busy, at least until I burn out. Then I burn out hard! I hope this new balance helps you emotionally and physically, it sounds like your body is telling you to cut back.

Miss M’s last blog post: Knowing Your Partner’s Credit

]]> By: Kristy @ Master Your Card http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/#comment-48326 Kristy @ Master Your Card Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:12:42 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/?p=1438#comment-48326 Good for you! Many of us who've been in freelance understand that survival mode and once it kicks in, it's hard to get out of. But, it does take it's toll in other areas of your life. It's important to take care of yourself, so I'm glad you realized the need to slow down a little. If reducing your workload means that you don't starve and are still comfortable financially, then it's important to do so or you'll end up burnt out...something I'm staring in the face of at the moment. It's time to recharge the batteries! <abbr><em>Kristy @ Master Your Card’s last blog post: <a href="http://masteryourcard.com/blog/2009/06/22/its-the-climb/" rel="nofollow">It’s The Climb</a></abbr></em> Good for you! Many of us who’ve been in freelance understand that survival mode and once it kicks in, it’s hard to get out of. But, it does take it’s toll in other areas of your life. It’s important to take care of yourself, so I’m glad you realized the need to slow down a little. If reducing your workload means that you don’t starve and are still comfortable financially, then it’s important to do so or you’ll end up burnt out…something I’m staring in the face of at the moment. It’s time to recharge the batteries!

Kristy @ Master Your Card’s last blog post: It’s The Climb

]]> By: mrsmicah http://financefreelancelife.com/2009/06/22/surviving-freelancing/#comment-48316 mrsmicah Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:23:26 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/?p=1438#comment-48316 @<strong>Alice</strong>, thanks. It's been a while since I haven't had a very busy summer--Mom + work, wedding plans, finding work, freelancing. I'd like this one to be different. @<strong>Miranda</strong> about this time last year, I had a similar situation where a client cut me loose (no more budget). It scared me but turned out to be quite freeing and help me take the plunge into more consulting. @<strong>SP</strong> thanks! :) @<strong>mapgirl</strong> indeed. The best reason to pay off debt is to make your life better. If it's not, then something's not quite right. @<strong>Diane</strong> I've noticed that sometimes this takes a toll on Micah as he has to support me through minor breakdowns or just deal with my being too busy. It had been bothering me for a while. @<strong>Vered</strong> thanks. One of the great things I've learned from your blog is that you can be quality without being daily. @<strong>Four Pillars</strong> I know, it's very habit forming--writing, reading, tweaking posts or code...and I want to keep enjoying it, but if I don't use moderation, then I don't enjoy at all. @Alice, thanks. It’s been a while since I haven’t had a very busy summer–Mom + work, wedding plans, finding work, freelancing. I’d like this one to be different.

@Miranda about this time last year, I had a similar situation where a client cut me loose (no more budget). It scared me but turned out to be quite freeing and help me take the plunge into more consulting.

@SP thanks! :)

@mapgirl indeed. The best reason to pay off debt is to make your life better. If it’s not, then something’s not quite right.

@Diane I’ve noticed that sometimes this takes a toll on Micah as he has to support me through minor breakdowns or just deal with my being too busy. It had been bothering me for a while.

@Vered thanks. One of the great things I’ve learned from your blog is that you can be quality without being daily.

@Four Pillars I know, it’s very habit forming–writing, reading, tweaking posts or code…and I want to keep enjoying it, but if I don’t use moderation, then I don’t enjoy at all.

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