I’ve seen freelancing change so many people’s lives—complementing intentional lifestyle design, filling in gaps of unemployment, and creating new career options. It even opened up a world of possibility in my life when I started over 10 years ago. But too many people step into this world and end up disillusioned, frustrated, and let’s be […]
How to be the best employer you’ve ever had—Advice for growth as a freelancer
Think of the best employer you’ve ever heard of. It might be a job you had, or maybe a parent, or a friend. As a freelancer, you can do better. All of us can. That starts with changing how we engage with ourselves as workers. I’ve talked about role-based freelancing before in terms of your […]
“What are my career options as a freelancer?” 8 paths for your career planning
Freelancers can have career development plans just like employed people do. Because we have less structure built into our work life, we need them more. It’s something we should think about early in our freelance journey. Since they aren’t ready made for you like they would be under an employer, they take more focus and […]