Comments on: What Does True Freelancing Cost? Pt. 1

By: Dave Doolin

Dave Doolin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:31:19 +0000

Yeah, that part about Cash Flow A No Go really resonates with me.

But I’m in my first year. So, no big deal. Getting a real job will help keep the cash flow going for the freelance sideline.
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By: James Hewson

James Hewson — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:41:01 +0000

Its not all work work work is it! I know what you mean regarding your girlfriend and her understanding of the term ‘working from home’ I have learned to accept that working from home (as a freelancer) means you are also on call to do some of the household chores or changing nappies for example. They just don’t get it do they?!

By: Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Mokokoma Mokhonoana — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:40:20 +0000

Good read, #2 irritates me the most! you're expected to be available (to everybody) all the time just because you work from home. Mokokoma Mokhonoanas last blog post..Book review: Logo design workbook

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By: Robert Bowen

Robert Bowen — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:58:21 +0000

@ Miles, thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.

By: Miles Burke

Miles Burke — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:01:37 +0000

Nice article, and oh so true. Both sides of the fence have their pros and cons, it's good to see some of them explained. Miles Burkes last blog post..Book promotion on the web

By: Robert Bowen

Robert Bowen — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:11:46 +0000

@ ImJustCreative — I believe in the initial draft of the Freelancer’s code robes were required. You probably just didn’t see the revised copy sent out in late ’07 :P.

I honestly don’t think you will be hoping long. I think you will go far, fast. My friend, you got skills!

@ svgrob — Glad to oblige!

@ Stephen Tiano — I just wear my shorts over my sweats and then I’m covered all year long! ;) As for the videoconferencing, we haven’t had any experiences with it yet, not with clients, only family/friends using Skype or IM.

@ crowdadmin — lol! Thanks for that exchange. Folks just don’t understand us do they?

@ Stephanie — Wow, Stephanie, thanks for that. You made me smile. Glad we could reassure you some. Keep it up!

@ Alma Gray — Wouldn’t trade at all, you are correct. For me, it’s the first time that I’ve been able to incorporate writing into my actual job. Big plus there.

Apparently dogs aren’t as picky as cats. Ours always look down on us for dressing down. That’s why they aren’t welcome in the office/sanctuary.

@ Bob Pease — Thanks, Bob. It’s true, it is tough in the beginning, but it’s an awesome gig no matter how you slice it!

@ Frank — Ha, thanks. Much appreciated.

By: frank

frank — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:22:12 +0000

Referring to pants "...are also recommended, but equally not required." Ha! Nice. franks last blog post..Bottled Water Packaging