The hard decisions
Posted on May 30, 2009 in freelancing by LisView Comments

This week has presented me with one of those times in your careers where you know you are setting precedents for how you will handle certain situations from here on out. I was presented with an offer, a pretty good offer, however it was one that would require me to give up my independent status. The idea of doing so actually brought a physical reaction of dread to me. How was I going to give up an opportunity that would provide stability in order to “see” if working on my own would pan out? Of course, this is what being an independent worker is all about!
After talking with some veteran independents, I quickly realized that keeping my status wasn’t a hard decision at all. Working as a freelancer is something that my life is moving towards and now is fully invested in. I have confidence in my skills and abilities to be very successful in my new realm… which is quickly becoming not so new. I am grateful that in these hard times I have choices, but I’m also aware that we create our own fortune!

Some positive notes & Some worries
Posted on May 20, 2009 in Non-work "work" by LisView Comments

I can’t believe it has been 7 weeks that I’ve been working in the freelance world. Surprisingly, time is actually going by much faster than before (and it was FAST then). I wanted to write some of the thoughts that have been cruising through my brain over the past month.
Most everyday I think of a positive output from living the freelancing life. First off, it seems to really fit my personality. I don’t feel bogged down by politics and office drama. I feel that I’m getting to focus on my work, and because of that my ideas and solutions have become much more creative and innovative. I’ve also found that I have a life outside of the office! I’m networking and meeting other professionals whose advice has led to even more great ideas and progress. Lastly, a very talented individual whom I met with last week gave me a great piece of advice. “When freelancing, you are brought in because there’s a problem”. And because there is a problem, there is a need for a solution and not just minor enhancements that may or may not effect the user.
That being said, now that I’m starting to become more comfortable with freelancing, the fulltime job opportunities are rolling in… which is great! I try to explore them because you never know what may be your next great opportunity, but my question to other freelancers is how do you do it? How do you go day in and day out not knowing where your next bit of work will come from? Yet, in a way, this is another aspect that I’m starting to enjoy.

Any advice/feedback?? Am I crazy :-) ?


Working from home week 4
Posted on May 1, 2009 in Uncategorized by LisView Comments

Well my fourth week at home is coming to a close. I love Friday! This week I learned some incredibly important and exciting lessons. First, now that I’m freelancing there are times where I’m REALLY, REALLY busy and there are times when I’m just semi busy. The great part is now in my non working hours I have the time to attend some local events as well as network a lot more. It’s working out really well.
Also, last week I wrote that I needed to work on taking breaks throughout the day which I was much more successful at this week, perhaps because it was a semi busy week? Any thoughts on this?
All in all it’s going great. I have a few virtual seminars coming up 1. regarding Taxonomies 2. regarding getting info about legalities and freelancing. Should be awesome! Have a great week :-) .