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Yesterday, I kicked off my life as a full-time freelancer for the first time in almost 20 years.
Wow.
Since yesterday, I've been hustling on LinkedIn, sending messages to interesting agency contacts I've been collecting over the years from all over the place.
No replies yet, but come on ... it's early days.
Gotta say, though, it's a much, much different hustle from run-of-the-mill job hunting. More uncertain? Yeah, probably. More exciting? Fuck, yes.
- You ok then? couple years ago it sounded rough going for you.shapesalad
- Diversify - get some side hustles going, so you aren't 100% relying on freelance for income.shapesalad
- Thanks for asking, shape! I'm way better than a couple of years ago. Focussing on my mental health (+ therapy) means I'm in a different place now.Continuity
- Am I worried, now that I'm not working FT on the agency side? Yeah, of course. But I think I've got way better coping mechanisms now than 2 years ago.Continuity
- Check out Dr. Paul Conti's book on trauma - seems useful. https://www.youtube.…shapesalad
- Glad you are doing better!shapesalad
- Wait. why weren't you 'full-time freelancing' when you were unemployed a year or so back?Nairn
- Because of the way my local residence permit was jigged. I've got the all-clear now. ;)Continuity
- ah yes, that rings a bell - I think I asked you as much at the time, haha!Nairn
- Virgil voice: "Welcome to 1040 Hell, do you need a guide?"garbage
- what field of design do you specialize in?hotroddy
- Advertising. Concepts/ideas, film/photoshoot supervision. ATL and social.Continuity
- ... / BBQ / SodomyNairn
- Uh-oh. Busted!Continuity
- best of luck!hotroddy
- Why?
there are TONS of jobs available rn
just posting something cool on Linkedin will get you offers :))grafician - I just did a snot-laugh at BBQ / Sodomygarbage