How far can you go as a Freelancer?
Out of context: Reply #13
- Started
- Last post
- 18 Responses
- ********0
Initially, I wanted a higher quality of life, more interesting projects and just enough money to live.
I've found it's difficult to realise this dream. I find client negotiations tough, basically because I don't have enough experience with this side of things - and I don't think I've experience all flavours of client yet .. some are obviously a complete nightmare.
Of course, there's a need to wear multiple hats as a freelancer - you have to be a business person too, and deciding _where_ you dedicate your time is just as important as completing good-quality work.
I think this year I'm going to need to start stepping back to consider whether it's feasible to take a job on - but when you're keen continue a flow of work, I've found there's often a desire to accept everything. Some jobs really aren't worth it.
Also - get an office. Working from home is a complete and utter nightmare. You'll probably get cabin fever.
Now I want more straightforward projects, enough money to buy everything I want - and a nine to five existence. Freelance might become part time again in 2010 - I'll either get another office-based job or start working for an agency part time.
- what do you mean by 'straightforward projects' ?breadlegz
- I mean projects which are similar .. so I'm not doing a lot of bespoke development every time.********