http://tc.eserver.org/publisher/Contract_Worker A listing of works published by Contract Worker in the field of technical communication. en-us Copyright (c) 2005-08 by the EServer. All rights reserved. tclib-editorial@eserver.org (TC Library Editorial Board) webmaster@eserver.org (Geoffrey Sauer) http://tc.eserver.org/images/newlogo.gif http://tc.eserver.org/dir/Contract_Worker http://tc.eserver.org/32048.html http://tc.eserver.org/32048.html While the 9-5 world isn’t for everyone, neither is freelancing. There also comes a time for everyone when freelancing is no longer the viable and exciting option it once was. http://tc.eserver.org/32050.html http://tc.eserver.org/32050.html As our tools become better-developed, the mastery of the tool becomes less important, while the ability to communicate and to come up with creative solutions will become even more crucial. It may be years before we can see any significant development in how we manipulate our creative visions, but I’m confident that focusing on developing your communication and creativity are extremely useful activities, even now. After all, it’s not really about what you have, but what you can do with it. http://tc.eserver.org/32051.html http://tc.eserver.org/32051.html My fellow freelancers have been writing about international freelancing, where you cater to a global clientele. I can see the reasoning behind the interest though, especially if you live in a third-world country. http://tc.eserver.org/32052.html http://tc.eserver.org/32052.html You still (should) have all your receipts, invoices, and other financial documentation at hand. Why not go through everything, to see if you have to make changes to your budget or financial setup? http://tc.eserver.org/32047.html http://tc.eserver.org/32047.html I've heard several times that the most productive people work on messy environments. I’ve seen at least two cases where this is true. My college dean probably still stacks of paper piled up all over his desk, but manages to keep an entire department running smoothly despite having additional responsibilities as a Jesuit priest. http://tc.eserver.org/32049.html http://tc.eserver.org/32049.html Personally, the growing distress over the recession actually represents a lack of long-term thinking. Freelancing by default is less stable than the corporate world.