May 5 2008

Freelancing Wagon: Part-time or Full-time? (Part II)

Now that we’re done with the part-time option, we can discuss the pros and cons of full-time freelancing.
Advantages:

You’ll be available during working hours
You won’t have to give up free time
You find time to work on other projects
You can juggle a couple of freelance jobs

Disadvantages:

You can no paycheck to back you up
You not be able to [...]

May 5 2008

Freelancing Wagon: Part-time or Full-time? (Part I)

Now that we’ve sorted out the ranks, we can discuss the actual freelancing business. When starting to freelance, one must assess his options. Do you want to quit your job and become a full-time freelancer? Or do you want to keep your job (for the mean time) and freelance part-time?
Some might say, but what’s the [...]

Apr 29 2008

So You’re The one? Let’s Freelance

If you took the quiz last time, you’ve probably been left at midair wondering what those points meant. To be very brief, this quiz assesses your behavior in common freelancing situations. Let’s look at your scores:
0-7 You’re probably better off with a steady job. Chances are freelancing isn’t for you.
8-14 You could make [...]