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Freelancing is a Feminist Issue

You’ve probably heard that President Obama is urging Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to force companies paying women less than men for the same work to prove that there’s a reason for this wage gap, other than gender. … 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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Financial Countdown To Freelancing

The anxiety before you make the leap to freelancing can be overwhelming. There were two crucial steps for me when I decided to quit my full-time job. The first was a conversation with my father-in-law, about the big picture. I … 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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5 Reasons Freelancing Beats Corporate Life

Regular readers of $200KFreelancer know that we’re brutally realistic about what it takes to earn a decent living as an indie professional. But if you’re one of the 71% of employees who aren’t feeling engaged in your current job, it’s … Continue reading

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Create A Pop-Up Freelance Office

It’s fun to set up a brand new office as a freelancer, but if you want to turn a profit your first year, it’s best to keep your digs simple. You can always treat yourself to extras like an iPad … Continue reading

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You Get To Set Your Own Hours!

One of the most exciting and liberating parts of freelancing for me, when I first started, was being able to control my daily work schedule. I have four children, all seven and under. Telecommuting to my previous corporate job part … Continue reading

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