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Energy Management for Freelancers
In freelancing, I’ve learned that it’s not just our time we need to manage. It’s our energy. Some projects I’ve taken on these past five years have occupied a tremendous amount of what one of my freelancing friends calls “head … Continue reading
Survey: Freelancers Are The Most Optimistic Workers
A new survey by recruiting firm 24 Seven suggests that once you go freelance, you don’t go back. The company’s annual Job Satisfaction and Salary Survey of 5,000 creative professionals like writers, designers and marketers in traditional positions found a … Continue reading
Take The Risk out of Freelancing
If you’ve joined the world of independent professionals after working in a corporate job for a while, you may find it unsettling that your income fluctuates from month to month. A little anxiety about this is a good thing. The … Continue reading
Growing Your Business, The Lifestyle, Uncategorized
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Bummer: Getting a Dental Insurance Quote
I try not to react emotionally when I get quotes for any type of health-related insurance for my family–but it is hard not to. With four small children, my husband and I decided recently that it would be a good … Continue reading
Why It’s Worthwhile To Unplug
Some reasons for getting away are obvious, especially if you are a parent. Listening to my children chatter and watching them marvel over the sight of our first castle makes all the preparation in the world worthwhile. But it’s easy … Continue reading
How To Take A Week Off
I’m writing from the island of Gigha, in the Hebrides of Scotland. In the distance acrossthe gray-green sea I can see the shadowy hills of Ireland, and all around me people are speaking in a musical brogue. In short, I’m … Continue reading
Declutter Your Way Better Productivity
In my town in New Jersey, there’s an annual garbage pickup that people call junk day. For a small fee, residents can put out their bulky trash. We missed the permit deadline in 2011–and regretted having to go another year … Continue reading
HBR Looks at Freelancing Stars
It’s not surprising that the Harvard Business Review article The Rise of the Supertemp has been sparking passionate discussion since it was published in the May issue. It’s a very inspiring look at the prospects of high-caliber freelancers. That means … Continue reading
Growing Your Business, The Lifestyle, Uncategorized
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Key Health Insurance Questions Remain Unanswered For Self-Employed
Over the next few days, we’ll hear from many healthcare experts about what the Supreme Court’s decision about Obamacare means. I’m wondering how it will affect self-employed people. Presumably if citizens are required to buy healthcare or face a penalty, … Continue reading
Women Who Want It All Should Take A Stand
I just finished reading the long essay that is roiling the feminist waters and demanding changes to the culture of the workplace: Anne-Marie Slaughter’s Why Women Still Can’t Have It All in The Atlantic. For those of you who aren’t … Continue reading