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Narcissism in the Boardroom
The perpetrators of the recent spate of financial frauds in the USA acted with callous disregard for both their employees and shareholders - not to mention other stakeholders. Psychologists have often remote-diagnosed them as "malignant,...
New Year's Resolutions for Your Home Business
"Happy New Year" may be the most positive phrase in the English language. For those whose fortunes were less than they desired over the last twelve months, the new year is an opportunity to close the book and start afresh. Those lucky souls who came...
Professional Relationship Blueprints
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The Fabric of Economic Trust
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Theodore Roosevelt, the Original Rough Rider
Weakness, struggle, fear, knowledge, growth, courage, leader
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Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most remarkable men in the
history of the world. As a boy he wanted the boldness of his
father. As a child he wanted to be a naturalist, but...
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Freelancers: Your Job Away From Job
Freelancers are just like mercenaries. They find a job to do;
they do it without question; they get their pay and leave
through the front door.
Freelancers do not have to like the people they work for, nor do
they have to abide by the organization's politics. All they have
to do is take the job, finish it according to specifications,
and repeat the process over and over again.
Freelancing isn't a very appealing premise to some people. For
one, there is no job security. If the freelancer is unable to
find jobs to do, he goes hungry. Another point would be that
freelancers get no benefits such as dental plans, insurance, and
others. Also, without a prior employer to vouch for you,
applying for real jobs gets harder as time passes by.
So why freelance? Because, for all its negative sides, some
people still get a good piece of the pie.
Freelancing allows you to work on your own schedule on a
commission basis. How much money you earn depends on how
industrious and driven you are. In some instances, freelancers,
make more money than salaried workers. Plus being in charge of
your own schedule makes relieves some of the stress some
salaried workers endure.
Employers hire freelancers to do some of their jobs because in
some instances, the need to have a particular job done comes
only once in a while. Hiring a salaried worker to do these jobs
would be impractical.
Also, the employer gets to pick among a crop of talent which one
has the right material for a certain job he needs. Having more
options can be advantageous.
There are a multitude of jobs that can be freelanced: writers,
photographers, programmers, technicians, designers, and others.
Some of those who offer their services as freelancers are
hobbyists - people who have too much time on their hands and
talent in a field that could earn money.
Should You
Freelance?
Freelancing is not for the faint of heart. If you are not
assertive and do not have the persistence to finish outsourced
jobs, you should just turn back and find a stable paying job.
Freelancing is also for the adventurous who are willing to take
risks on uncertain seas. When hard times fall upon them because
of such, they will have expected it and be able to survive in
spite of it.
Freelancing intrigues some people because as they are, they
won't easily be able to land salaried jobs.
Take for instance the mother who has to care for a child. She
may not be able to land a job because of her responsibilities at
home. But she might have some spare time during the evening when
the children sleep. She is a candidate for freelancership.
Students who wish to augment their income may also do the same,
as with salaried workers who have lots of spare time.
Tips and Techniques for the Mercenary
Make use of all information gathering means possible. The
internet has made browsing for and applying for freelance jobs
ten times easier. Even the payment option can be done online
through online payment systems such as PayPal and Western Union.
Be prepared to advertise yourself. You won't get many employers
if you shirk from telling them what you can do.
Try, Try and Try Again
Don't let every little obstacle discourage you. But then again,
you should also assess your situation realistically.
Put It on the Side
If you can have a salaried job while freelancing, that would be
good. Your aim here will simply be to augment your salary and
not depend on your freelance cache totally.
About the author:
James Monahan is the owner and Senior Editor of FreelanceMax.com and
writes expert articles about freelancing.
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