WFH Freelancers

What do you all do for healthcare if you make over 100K and don't have a spouse?

Shooting a variety of small projects for businesses since 1996 in and around the GTA. I enjoy shooting product, liquor, food, people on location, editorial. Recently getting my feet wet with producing cinemagraphs and some s… more

Hey everyone, I am considering leaving full time work to pursue freelancing. I am a Group Art Supervisor and have worked at many different agencies. What are some things I need to know when talking to… more

Anyone have any information on DataAnnotation? Looks like a way to get some cash (at the expense of training AI to replace us), but I’m wondering how legit it is.

Found out today that a bully and a tyrant from my old agency life has died. I feel terribly for his family, but I have no intention of going to his funeral. How to handle?

Has anyone here managed to extend their COBRA to 36 months by transitioning to New York State continuation coverage? If so, how did you arrange it?

I’m looking at renting a small office studio space for work. I read on google I could expense 100% of the rent and utilities for this space. I have an S. Corp set up. Does this all check out or is the… more

Anyone on here had a WNW profile? What is this pitch to migrate our profile to Fiverr? What is that about and anyone go for the Pro package?

Hey all, checking in to see how summer business is going. I'm a fractional marketing consultant, going on 4-5 years now, and I'm finding it harder than usual to bring in new clients and keep m… more

I think many of our problems arise from the misconceptions of our moniker- FREELANCERS. I declare that from henceforth we shall be known as SELL-SWORDS.

My biggest WFH challenge right now is the after-work void. The gym is my morning ritual, but once I close my laptop in the evenings, I feel like I have nothing exciting to do or look forward to. What … more

Different agency client, same situation.

“On-call” is unpredictable and inconsistent—especially with no minimum hours, and ultimately benefits the client.

Most effective strategy seems to be hedge against it by finding other … more

Fellow freelancers - do you ever compare your WFH life to your old office days and just laugh? I'm sitting here in my home office, took a 30-minute break to walk my dog, no one's monitoring my… more

What would you charge? FL Sr. Copy gig. First week was straight forward (40 hours max). Second week, budgeted for 20 more hrs. The CD said, “may need you at the beginning of the week.” But when I woul… more

I'm a senior strategist/writer with 10+ YOE. More of my clients are getting behind on their payments these days, and I'm fed up with chasing late invoices. My current terms are 50% upfront, bu… more

Hey freelancers working for an IPG agency on a 1099, can you double dip w another IPG agency, since you are technically not on staff? Have you done this and nobody bothered you about it throughout the… more

I just got laid off from my WFH tech job after a decade, and the thought of going through the traditional job hunt feels impossible right now. I'm looking at freelancing on Upwork as a way to earn… more

Freelancers, do you bill while you wait for a new project/assignment within your company/agency? Most of my projects have ended and I’m waiting to hear back from resource manager if other teams need s… more

Dear fellow strategists, has anyone used Fiverr or Upwork to find gigs? If so, what are the pros and cons?

This is probably a recession indicator, but my husband (not on the ‘bowl) has an in-house gig, copy, 18 hours/month at $120/hour. Not a huge sum. But they don’t pay on time, for the second month in a … more

Looking for referrals :)
Roles: ML Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer
8 years experience in tech.

Has anyone tried the LinkedIn business platform to let clients request find you? I've been receiving messages requesting my services. However, they seem to be scammers. How did this happen? I thou… more

Hi everyone,

I recently got laid off. I am looking for new opportunities and looking for referrals.

Role: Senior AI/ML Engineer, Senior Software Engineer

I've spent 8+ years building intelligent sy… more

Today I gracefully and diplomatically bowed out of a project that I had started earlier this year, but the client was very difficult to work with. They flaked on more than a couple meetings. They show… more

Are there any platforms or suggestions people can share on what they find the most useful to get more business?

Got laid off in April and have since had numerous interviews where I make it to the third or even final round and then get rejected. I think I would love FL but have never tried it. Any suggestions on… more

Freelance Senior AD here with an unrequited love of writing, any Freelance ADs out there strapped for writing partners? Hmu! Se habla memé y español

This might be a dumb question, but if I file for unemployment after a bunch of W2 gigs at different agencies, does that ding the agencies and are they notified I applied?

Already started a freelance gig for an IPG agency that just sent over the new hire paperwork. I think it’s asking me to wait 52 days for payment. Have you had success in negotiating a faster turnaroun… more

6 months through 2025, hopefully the market has hit its lowest point in this recession. Do we think things will start picking up going into the last half of 2025? I’m feeling hopeful!

Left full time to go FL this year. Been asked after jobs end if I’m interested in full time, I thank them gratuitously but let them know I want to stay freelance for now (because salaries are so low r… more

Uber drivers what are you making on let’s say airport runs / nights ? Have a Tesla car that needs 500 bucks worth of chintz tires on the back so trying to figure out if I’m gonna recoup tires if I st… more

Guys, I got a bite. ☀️

Looking to network with freelance ACD art directors to partner up with in NYC for gigs. Drop me a note if you could use a writer

"Will you reduce your rate for a pitch?"

You mean work twice as hard for less pay? I'll never make THAT mistake again.

What’s it callled when upon seeing that a recruiter (I have been trying to connect with forever) viewed my LinkedIn profile, I gasp and immediately think all is going to be okay now.