I'm currently doing the 9-5 for a company as a software developer during the week and am a church organist on Sundays (as well as a few other freelance music gigs), but I would like to leave the office behind and become a freelance developer so I can spend more time on music. I've thought about this a lot, but now I want to actually DO it. What steps do I need to take to make this happen? Does anyone have experience being in this type of situation?
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posted by mrbob14
on Apr 3, 2013 -
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I'm technically an independent contractor but essentially an employee without benefits for a small company. How do I renegotiate a higher fee when I've gone over hours on projects these past 6 months ? I am underpaid for the services I provide - my fault for not being more savvy at the start.
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posted by faraasha
on Feb 11, 2013 -
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Doubting if I am cut-out for freelance/independent work. There seem to be quite a few independent professionals here; it'd be wonderful to hear your thoughts/experiences.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 17, 2012 -
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Have you escaped office drudgery and/or being controlled in a job to launch your own independent, creative, fulfilling career? Please tell me about it.
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posted by bearette
on Oct 18, 2011 -
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Job_Offer_Filter: I'm a struggling freelance writer trying to (someday) break into the pr/communications field. I've just been offered a staff writer position at a small local newspaper. Does accepting the job inch me closer to my desired field? Or just burden me with a ton of unmarketable experience?
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posted by sureshot
on Nov 23, 2009 -
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How can I parlay the sudden improvement of my freelance writing resume into career advancement?
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posted by hifiparasol
on Jun 22, 2007 -
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I'm a web developer, not a designer. How can I leverage my skills to make some cash outside of my day job?
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posted by Leon
on Jun 2, 2007 -
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Yesterday, I interviewed with a headhunting/creative talent agency. Should I sign up with them formally?
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posted by aladfar
on Aug 9, 2006 -
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I'm looking at taking on a freelance consulting project for a nonprofit in the SF Bay Area that involves creating web interfaces to a SQL Server backend. This would be my first non-voluntary (i.e., >$0) freelance project. What rate should I ask for?
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posted by treepour
on Jun 9, 2006 -
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I am giving serious consideration to setting up as an IT consultant. I'm well proficient in Windows and Mac, Office suites; applications and web technology. In addition, I enjoy talking and fixing computers. I've done some such already, but on a small scale and for people I already knew. My question is: what kind of things should an IT consultant be able to do, what are common requests, what should I charge and how (per job/per hour?). Are there any potential pitfalls? Is it a good idea? Thanks a bunch.
posted by dance
on Apr 4, 2006 -
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How to break into science and medical freelance writing? High background in science, little background in writing
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posted by Wolfster
on Jan 19, 2006 -
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ResumeFilter: Applying to a Fortune 500 company. How do I show the last two years of freelance experience without coming off as a maverick? [MI]
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posted by parma
on Jul 13, 2005 -
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Inside, there's a lengthy question about freelance writing and resumes.
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posted by COBRA!
on Jun 22, 2004 -
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How does one become a freelance writer? I've written for money before, but it's all been for assignments that fell in my lap. How do I begin to seek out places to write for? Do I just put together a portfolio and submit to various publications? Any tips would be appreciated, as I'm basically starting from square one.
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posted by Zosia Blue
on Apr 27, 2004 -
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