c/freelance-survival

Appreciation post: My accountant told me to charge $120 an hour instead of $80, and I thought he was crazy (but he was right)

Freelancing on social media was a letdown until I changed my approach

I used to think just posting my work online would bring clients. Then I found that being active in small groups gets better results. How do you use social media for your freelance work?

Debate: Is sticking to a grocery list better for freelance cash flow, or does it limit meal ideas?

Some say a strict list cuts spending and stops impulse buys, helping budgets. Others think it kills spontaneity and leads to boring food. Which side are you on?

My kids treat my desk like a snack bar during zoom calls

I do freelance web design and keep having to mute myself when they barge in with food requests. It makes me look unprofessional to clients. Anyone found a way to keep little ones out of the home office without a lock?

Vent: My dad's surprise visits during work hours are costing me clients.

Rant: I used to skip written agreements to seem easygoing, but not anymore

A missed payment last month changed my mind fast.

Working from a camper van showed me the importance of a mobile office setup. Any recommendations for gear?

PSA: My side project in pottery is clashing with my freelance deadlines.

Some say creative hobbies keep burnout away, but others argue they just cut into paying work. What's your take?

Relatives popping in unannounced is wrecking my freelance flow

I set specific hours for my freelance writing, but my aunt always visits without warning. It throws my whole day off and I end up rushing to meet deadlines. How do you nicely say you're busy when family drops by?

Trying to decide if going paperless for my freelance work is smart or just annoying for clients. On one hand, it saves trees and clutter, but some folks really want printed reports. What's your take?