For many office workers and professionals, the idea of leaving their 9-to-5 job starts with a whisper rather than it becoming an obvious declaration. It also makes itself known in the most random times, from those long commutes, the breaks in between meetings, or at late nights when the number of unread emails grow in…
Tag: Career
The Allure of Working Anywhere
When you think about the ideal work life, nothing captures it more clearly than a photo of a laptop on top of a cafe table in cities like Paris, Rome, New York or some coastal beach. Freelancing captures this essence well since one only needs a laptop and a stable internet connection, which is now…
Is It True That Freelancing Better for Females than Males?
There are arguments to be made that freelancing is the best career path for women. But, is that the true reality? Work – since time in memory – is not shaped just by personal preferences, but also by social expectations, economic realities, and long-standing gender norms. Exploring why freelancing offers particular advantages to certain gender…
How Menopause Affect Women @ Work
For many years, workplace diversity has been on the airwaves as equal pay for all employees, parental leave rights for both mother and father and leadership representation were in high demand from all fronts. However, the discussion oftentimes does not include women approaching or in their menopause period. Half of the female population are in…
When You Shouldn’t Get a Second Job
For many people, the idea of having more than one full-time job is daunting. Having one job is already difficult for many to handle. But two or more? That’s not for everyone. However, with the rising cost of living and economies around the globe reeling from recession and the pandemic, it is not surprising that…
Pacing Myself as a Freelancer
Many freelancers love the flexibility the profession offers, especially in how much and what type of work they can take on each time. One works at their own leisure and drives themselves hard for every project. But this flexibility does have its disadvantages. If you pile your work too much, you may end up piling…
How Modern Professionals Are Rewriting What “Work-Life Balance” Really Means
Work-life balance is the mantra for many people nowadays as the key to a healthy career and lifestyle. The idea of balancing personal life and ensuring work does not influence it too much. Those who follow this mantra believe we must be given the right to choose how we schedule our time and not let…
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