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View ArticleComment from Mathew Browne
This is must-read for anyone considering freelancing full-time, be it IT/webby stuff or otherwise. It can feel absolutely awesome being your own boss but also it can be quite disheartening if you're...
View ArticleComment from Adrian
Thank you for sharing. This is an eye-opening read that is good info to hear before going full-time freelance.
View ArticleComment from Keukens
I'm working as a freelancer for about one and a have year now and my findings are that I'm not going to earn the amount of money I would like an find reasonably, by just performing a one man show. The...
View ArticleComment from Johan
For starting out a design business I am reviewing this book: - Talent Is Not Enough: Business Secrets For Designers (VOICES) - More info It is a perfect guide for anyone wanting to start a design...
View ArticleComment from Carolyn Wood
I was just catching up on stuff in my newsreader (that's a laugh...it says I have 801 unread articles) and saw your reboot. You just nail it every time. But, I was stunned by your news. My heart really...
View ArticleComment from Mike Waller
My stomach just dropped. I really feel for your situation with the adoption. Do yourself a favor, and make sure you carve out some of your time to 'grieve' your loss of sorts. There's alot of emotion...
View ArticleComment from Johan
Maybe you should try to run your own design firm like a partnership. Just throwing ideas here. Eg you and Dave Shea! Just kidding!
View ArticleComment from Matthew Anderson
I'm with Keith, dude! I always have a ton of side projects, but I've never gone freelance full time. Your fortitude is definitely impressive. Sorry to hear about the adoption not going through. That's...
View ArticleComment from Matthias Willerich
that's one personal post! As I went freelance-only last month, coming from the full-time dayjob + freelance on the side scenario, I thought this is going to be an interesting read. And it sure was. I'm...
View ArticleComment from milo
Sorry to hear the bad news, thank you for your help, my prayers ar with you, Jonathan.
View ArticleComment from Chris
Really sorry to hear about the baby fiasco, Jonathan. And the freelance problem sounds familiar. Like Miha I work full-time for a company but do freelance work on the side. Sometimes I wish I wasn't...
View ArticleComment from David
As many have said, sad to hear about the adoption, that happen to one of my former coworkers as well. I made the plunge into full time freelance about a year ago, forcealby because of...
View ArticleComment from Jeff L
very sorry to hear the adoption didn't work out....that doesn't seem fair that she can change her mind at the last minute.
View ArticleComment from Kenny Saunders
I understand the frustration. I'm currently going through an adoption, but not quite the same circumstances. I'm adoption my wife's son from before we were married. He's lived with me for the past 2...
View ArticleComment from Nathan Smith
Jonathan: Man, that would be a punch to the gut. I am sorry it didn't work out, but on the flip-side, at least you will have more time to catch up on work.
View ArticleComment from Michael Montgomery
Jon - As an adoptive father, I know the feeling. Don't know what else to say except that I'll pray for you and your family.
View ArticleComment from Brent O'Connor
Sorry to hear about the baby. Hang in there, I'm sure there is a light at the end of the tunnel somewhere.
View ArticleComment from Keith
Really sorry to hear about the baby. I'm sure that's got to be quite a blow. I've never really freelanced on my own. I've got lots of "side jobs" while holding down a full time job and I don't think...
View ArticleComment from Jonathan Snook
Thanks everybody for your support. It means a lot.Miha: The thought has crossed my mind. I've made some steps towards it by incorporating the business but I've always thought that the business would...
View ArticleComment from Chris Ellingsworth
Jon, Thanks for the post and for sharing the reality of your life. I definitely value and appreciate your honesty! I've been considering going from a stable job to freelancing and it's good to hear...
View ArticleComment from Damian Karlson
Jon -- I'm sorry to hear about the adoption. Your time will come though. Stay strong, pray (or continue doing so) and be patient. It'll all be worth it. I know of a couple that is working on an...
View ArticleComment from Prashant
I'm sorry to hear that the adoption didn't work out, after all that effort you put to adopt a child you really must be frustrated! I'm pretty sure in the future things will work out better for you :)
View ArticleComment from Peter Flaschner
Jon - my thoughts are with you and your family. I really can't imagine what you must all be feeling.
View ArticleComment from Nate K
As others have said, I am sorry to hear about the baby. I have found freelance to be very tough as well. That's the main reason I sought out a day job. Freelance isn't the glorious life many think it...
View ArticleComment from Niall
Your post really hit home with me. I was freelancing for four years and some of what you are describing was very similer for me. About 9 months ago I decided to take a job offer as a web developer and...
View ArticleComment from Miha Hribar
Sorry to hear about the adoption. I don't know if I had the guts to go out on my own with a wife and child that depend on me. OK, as you said, you could get a job back fairly quickly, but it was a...
View ArticleComment from Matt Turner
Freelancing, over-working, never getting your own projects done, the trials of life. Yes, I really feel where you're coming from, going solo can be very tough indeed. I've been freelancing for 2 and...
View ArticleComment from George
A kick in the stomach indeed. It is difficult to know what to say with no experience of this other than I very much hope you will have more luck next time. I also went freelance in January and reading...
View ArticleComment from Matthew Pennell
Really sorry to hear that the adoption didn't work out, Jon.
View ArticleComment from Thame
Sorry to hear about the baby...your time will come, don't worry. As for the whole freelance + outsourcing thing, it just isn't worth it unless the load is far beyond your capabilities. I recently hired...
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