I have a regular 9-6 job and do some freelancing as a side hustle. I’m done with my job! As the only bilingual graphic designer in a non profit, I feel like they’re squeezing everything they can out of me without compensation. I was so close to just walking out yesterday. I have applied to many remote jobs and I’ve had no luck. I need to grow my freelancing to a point where I can provide for my family. What can I do? What sites do you recommend? I’m desperate!

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Set boundaries on working hours and ask them to take something off your plate if you get more than x projects a day. Be really pushy like “hey would love to help you out, I am working on x, x and x today which are priority.” Have really strict working hours and spend all your free time trying to shore up new freelance work.

Also, reach out to smaller agencies directly about your freelance availability. I know one spot looking for graphic design freelancers all the time, dm me your portfolio if you’d like.

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DM me I can put u in touch with HR about some open spots with probably good pay and benefits (pharma marketing) or be on our list of available freelancers.

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I work with a small agency that is possibly looking for creatives! If you DM me I can reach out to our director.

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DM me your contact or portfolio. I know we’re looking for freelancers (and open remote roles).

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