Finally finally finally got a freelance gig and it’s actually pretty cool. These 3 months out of work has been a learning experience for sure. Just grateful.

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Congrats! Self employment is living the dream. Keep it up.

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I’m in the SAME damn boat. I swear to God I’ll never complain about an ad gig ever again.

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Congrats!!!

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Congrats !

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Congrats!

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Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾 Do your best. Build some new relationships .

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It’s really unhealthy to be freelancing and not working. Move around the agency who brought you on and get attached to other projects right away

Why is it unhealthy? Help me understand this better.

congrats

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