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Work Like A Woman, Not Like A Man

So I was in a meeting, one of those regular weekly meetings, and I was one of two women in the room. I had a to-do list that stretched all the way down a yellow legal pad, and I was … Continue reading

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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

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Top Freelancing Hotspots: Where Do You Like To Work?

In the middle of a very big deadline project, my Internet went out today. And it stayed out for hours. In nearly five years of freelancing, I’ve learned one thing: Don’t wait it out when this happens. The more urgent … Continue reading

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Time Magazine’s Breastfeeding Cover: Give It A Rest Already

A few weeks ago the $200kfreelancer covered the Ann Romney chapter of the Mommy Wars in The Mommy Wars: A Pacifist View. This is an issue close to our hearts because both Elaine and I left the corporate life for … Continue reading

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Fast-Track Your Work-At-Home Business

Poornima Vijayashanker went from being an early employee of Mint.com to founding Bizeebee, a business which advises folks like yoga studio owners on how to grow their businesses. The 29-year-old engineer–who enjoys yoga in her spare time–has expanded the six-person … Continue reading

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She Traded Corporate Life for Freelancing–and Loves It!

Debbie Feldstein spent 25 years in an enviable career at the New York Emmy Awards. She worked her way up from secretary to executive director of the nonprofit, which recognizes excellence in TV programming. She spent a decade at the … Continue reading

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The Mistake Freelancers Discover–After It’s Too Late

As a long-time freelancer, I have a pretty good handle on the mistakes that tend to bedevil independent scribes. Taking too many refrigerator breaks. Procrastinating by vacuuming the living room rug, doing the laundry, or polishing your son’s dress shoes … Continue reading

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The Mommy Wars: A Pacifist View

We’re rolling our eyes here at 200kfreelancer at the latest round of the Mommy Wars. The narrative is so familiar and so predictable: working mom vs. stay-at-home mom. We heard it almost 20 years ago when Hillary Clinton said that … Continue reading

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Freelancing vs. Telecommuting

Looking for a more flexible career–but not sure if you’d be better off telecommuting at your existing company or freelancing? It can be a tough decision. I’ve been both a corporate telecommuter and a freelancer. I have to say that … Continue reading

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A Killer Work Habit That Is Easy To Adopt

Last week, I wrote about time chunking, a new phrase sweeping productivity circles. (See: Power Up Your Productivity). This week, I tried with some success to turn off interruptions to focus on writing or editing pretty major pieces that I … Continue reading

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