Month 11 Gig Status Overview Believe it or not, I’ve been freelancing for almost one year. It absolutely blows my mind that it’s been that long. It’s also hard to believe that I’ve held relationships with some of my clients for that long. I’ve truly developed some great working relationships and I’m pleased to continue those in the new year. …
Last month I mentioned my curiosity at how the holidays would shake out in terms of the amount of client work. My question was quickly answered as many of my clients began to shut down for the holidays. I think it’s fantastic that so many people use the last few weeks of the year to wind down and rejuvenate. But …
Month 9 Gig Status Overview I decided to title this post “Turning the corner” because it really feels like I’m rounding out this year-long gig economy experiment. With one quarter remaining, I’ve gotten very clear on the aspects of freelance I enjoy and those I would rather do without. A few things have pulled away from the pack as those …
Month 8 Gig Status Overview Some links may be affiliate links. I may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these (at no cost to you). This post continues a series called “A Millennial’s Adventures in the Gig Economy”. You can reference the original post for this series here. Wow, November already! That …
Month 7 Gig Status Overview It only took 7 months, but I feel like I’m finally in a place where I feel confident as a freelancer. It feels like I have enough regular clients to fill out my weekly work schedule, while still affording me flexibility and the other benefits I’ve wanted from this job. As is in my nature, …
Month 6 Gig Status Overview Wow. I honestly cannot believe I’ve been at this gig economy thing for the last six months. As I’ve said many times in the past few months, this has been an incredibly rewarding yet humbling and challenging experience. I have developed a whole new level of respect for self-employed people. Even more respect for those …
Month 5 Gig Status Overview The past month hasn’t been incredibly eventful, and I’m happy about that. I’ve maintained my existing clients and continued to perform work for the majority of them (one had no work for me). Also, one of my primary clients was out of town for a portion of last month, so I have a feeling with …
Month 4 Gig Status Overview The past month has been chock full of more fantastic learning experiences in the gig economy space. For the first time, it feels like perhaps freelancing is an option as a long-term career. I had been hopeful before, but this month has given me tangible proof of its possibility. I’m continuing to steadily grow my …
