The media, journalists, and the public are prone to oversimplification. And hackers are no exception. Hackers get a bad rap in movies and TV shows. Their reputation is often that of a shadowy, secretive, or marginal group. Here’s how people make hacking a legit career choice. Possibly it’s the evil genius who can quickly break […]
The gig economy has become a powerhouse of employment for nearly 59 million Americans, according to a 2021 Freelance Forward report published by the work platform Upwork. In the same breath, it’s now become more apparent than ever that working from home and freelancing is more than a side-hustle for some workers as they’re able […]
Organization is essential for any professional. However, if you’re operating as a freelancer, it ramps up the essential nature of staying structured in your daily work activities. Not only do you need to maintain organization for your actual work. You also need to keep different clients and administrative duties in order. Here are a few […]
What’s the first thing that pops to mind when you hear “freelancing”? Perhaps you think of someone with or without an education, working from the comfort of home with their laptop and smartphone close by. And, how could you not? This is a reality for 21st-century freelancers, thanks to digitalization. And that’s a good thing. […]
The pandemic may have changed a lot of things for the workplace, but none was more significant than remote working. As millions of employees shifted from the office to their homes, remote roles across industries started to grow. A few years into the pandemic, remote work has become the new normal for many employees. But […]
After high school, I wasn’t sure which path I would take career-wise. So, I bounced between several different jobs until I figured things. But, I was actually let go of one job because I expressed an interest in going back to school. Did that mean I was ready to pack up and leave for a […]
Freelancing provides one of the best ways to make money on your own terms. Becoming a freelancer means you’re a contract worker and not an employee. While you don’t get employee perks and benefits, you get the freedom to set your own rates, set your schedule, and choose who you work with. Getting started is […]
Getting sick is never fun. As a freelancer, it can be even more hectic because there are no sick hours or PTO to utilize. Often times, if you don’t work as a freelancer, you won’t get paid. At the beginning of my freelance career, I’d often work through the days I was sick and it […]
Work-from-home opportunities don’t pay you to hang at home, but they get pretty close. Between emails, you can raid the fridge, throw a pizza in the oven, or even help your kids with their homework. But, like most things in life, work-from-home opportunities are not one-size-fits-all. Everyone has their own aptitudes and preferences. Know yourself, and then […]
Freelancing is seemingly the way of the future seeing as how 86.5 million people are expected to be freelancing in the U.S. by the year 2027. Freelancers also often earn up to 70% more than traditional workers who do the same jobs. That said, freelancing is not all unicorns and roses. It can be challenging […]
