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Going down the freelance route can be the result product of many different circumstances. It can be a well-thought fully conscious decision and feel like the next logical and natural step if you spent the bulk of your career in full-time job positions, it can be the end goal some people have, the only way to enjoy a certain degree of flexibility and the perks of remote-working – mind you, it has its downsides, too- or it could be taken as a temporary measure or route if , like me, want to also focus on other personal projects and need to leverage these with your career. Whatever the category you fit in, being a freelancer can equally daunting and rewarding, sometimes can feel rather frustrating and draining and it requires a good dose of creativity, perseverance and optimism.
Speaking from my personal experience as a temporary freelancer, these are my recommendations for job and project-hunting if you want to go freelance or just sneak a taste of it:
Voilà my selection:
If freelancing or contract jobs are not your thing but want to enjoy the benefits of a commute-free job and the freedom to work from virtually anywhere then you might want to narrow your search down to sites offering remote work type of job offers. While this might not be applicable to every industry, if you work in sectors such as IT, Marketing or Sales, this option is certainly worth looking into. For the purpose of not making you dose off with a neverding post, I will be covering remote working websites in a second instalment, so stay tuned!
Are you working as a freelancer or thinking of giving it a go? Do you recommend any tips to find jobs? Let me know in the comments below.
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With a background in Journalism and Digital Marketing, Carol created www.sweet40s.com as a way to documenting her experiences and give her own special tribute to the new decade ahead of her and to aging blissfully and gracefully. 40 is two times 20 🙂
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