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Making the Transition to Becoming a
Freelancer
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Many people that work as employees cherish the idea of one day being
their own boss. That can be achieved either by opening their own
businesses or becoming freelancers.
Transitioning into freelance would be a good idea for those
seriously considering that path. Work part-time or during week-ends
while keeping your current job. As contracts flow in and as you
gain more exposure, you can then decide to make the final jump.
Transitioning also has the advantage of allowing reality to set in
before it's too late. Wishful thinking is often associated with
many people's desire to go off on their own, until they realize that
it is not so easy to earn a living that way. Do your research and
prepare well.
Trading Lower Wages for More Happiness
Thursday, April 13, 2006
A study (UK and US) concluded that self-employed workers are happier
than employed workers, but that they earned, in general, lower wages
and tended to work longer hours.
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