Freelancing for a year after getting laid off. These rates hardly cover rent and private insurance. No benefits, no PTO. No spouse or roommates to split the expenses. Haven’t taken a day off all year because I can’t afford to. I’m exhausted. At this point the only way I will get a break is in december when agencies close for the week and I get unemployment.

check on your freelancers.

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It’s why I try to triple dip as often as possible.

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I know. I’m in Carroll Gardens.

Freelancing in NYC was a non-starter for me with current rates and cost of living. It's rough out there. :(

Good luck friend 🙏

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Stay strong, I feel your pain. Hopefully the tides will turn soon

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Can I ask what rates you were getting? I had to cave in to pharma and get a full-time job - I couldn't survive freelance any more. I was getting offered rates I was working for 5 years ago (45-50)

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