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Posts Tagged ‘work at home’

Freelance Career: Only Do What I Want?

July 20th, 2010

There are many misconceptions about the freedom afforded to freelance writers and other similar entrepreneurs. Many people assume that we have all kinds of free time and that we work in our pajamas. That’s not really true. Neither is the misconception that we only take on the projects that are of great interest to us. [...]

Covering a Trade Show Is Not a Vacation

June 18th, 2010

When I told some of my friends that I would be going to Los Angeles to attend the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), their initial reaction was almost that of jealousy, saying that I was lucky to attend. That’s partly true and I am grateful that my freelance writing career has led me to these kinds [...]

Working from Home Isn’t for Everyone

February 18th, 2010

I’ve been working from home as a freelance writer for a few years now and I don’t foresee me going back to a conventional job any time soon. These past few years have certainly changed my perspective on things, because I truly value some of the perks associated with my work-at-home career. However, that’s not [...]

Drink Coffee to Drown Snacking Temptations?

February 11th, 2010

It doesn’t really matter if you are a work-at-home professional, a starving student, or someone who holds a conventional desk job. At some point in the day, there’s a good chance that a case of the munchies is going to hit you like a brick wall. We’ve all had a snack or two while sitting [...]

What’s Up Wednesdays: Entrepreneurial Spirit

January 27th, 2010

I’ve always enjoyed writing so this freelance writing career was a natural fit and one of the best decisions that I’ve made in my life. At the same time, it can be daunting to consider all the other things that come along with an entrepreneurial endeavor like this.
With that in mind, we take a [...]