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…
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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…
How Downtime Fuels Productivity and Creativity
Sometimes, the best ideas come in the least expected times. It could be when we are in the middle of our bath or with family. Unfortunately, we can’t focus on these moments because we are focused on staying productive and not taking the time to look into these ideas and see how we can proceed….
Is Freelancing a Double Edged Sword for Parents?
Are you a parent looking for a new way to earn income aside from your full-time job? Or do you want to make a shift from a full-time job to something more flexible? Freelancing may be the next best option, given its flexibility and the potential earnings it offers. However, there are arguments that freelancing…
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…
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