Comments on: How Freelancing Is Different Than a Regular Job

By: Angellaa

Angellaa — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:06:00 +0000

Hmm, very cognitive post.
Is this theme good unough for the Digg?

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February 23, 2009 Link Payday | Uncommon Cents — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:55:31 +0000

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By: Start-Up

Start-Up — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:24:04 +0000

I do independent contracting and the biggest lesson I was forced to learn was with respect to taxes. Quarterly tax estimates are a pain and you have to pay even more taxes when you’re self-employed.

I suppose my best piece of advice is to start out by moonlighting. Do it part-time to start getting your references and contacts and to start honing your skills as a freelancer/contractor.

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:40:41 +0000

My experiences in the past has been pretty good, but it’s difficult sometimes to have your clients agree to pay what you’re worth.

The one thing that you left out was health insurance. I am not insurable outside of a group (employer) plan so I’m pretty much SOL without a job unless go for the super expensive COBRA option.