Just got word that I didn’t get a gig I was excited about for 48 hours. Freelancing is like a drug. High from the email asking your availability. Low if it doesn’t go through.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Many years freelancing has taught me: nothing is worth excitement until it books. And even then, it could crumble.

likesmarthelpful

Truuuuuue 😐

like

My wife jokes with me that it takes me about 3-4 days to get out of “work mode” (very damaging for vacations I cant really enjoy) then I’m relax for 2-3 days, then my crippling fear and panic sets in that I’ll never work again. So in all there is about 2weeks out of the year I love what I do.

likeuplifting

so true

like

THIS

like

So much.

like

I always look at it as a blessing in disguise. Makes me feel high again.

smart

I feel ya

like

You are not alone!

like

Story of my life

like

Correct, and it will never be any different.

I have said a thousand times—if I knew for sure the phone would never stop ringing for freelance gigs, freelance is the only way to live your life. But getting one inquiry a month or less is the lonliest feeling there is.

smart

Related Posts

Hi All,
One of my friends got an offer from Allstate India.Just wanted to know how is the company in terms of learning ? How is the work culture?

like

Any analyst on a 4-month contract ending in April have news on contract renewal?

like

Has anyone had issues with metabolism from keto?

We are hiring Dot Net Developer

Post Photo

H1B visa stamped.

While applying for visa my company quoted 80K as compensation. Now they want to reduce it to 75K.

This feels like unfair practice. Is it common? What should be my approach?

like

How have we not had a cookbook thread ? Favorite cookbooks:

like

Roth 401k or regular 401k?

like

Looking for a Mechanical Engineer and Automation Engineer both entry-level!

like

I have got an addendum letter from Wipro today stating that my date of Joining has been extended by 45 days. My joining was in mid August. I have 2 options to Accept or Reject the addendum.
Can i reject the addendum, how will it impact if I reject it ?

like

Can somebody refer me at EY Or EY GDS ?
Having 4+ year exp in Oracle PL/SQL
And 1.5+year of exp in Fusion Order Management Functional

like

What’s your practice’s ratio of males to females in advisory?

Female here and interviewing for a handful of accounting advisory roles but I’ve only interviewed with old white males. Is this a male dominated field?

likehelpful

Nexo vs Gemini for holding crypto for getting interests? I already have blockfi.

Also, does anyone know if Nexo and Gemini interest payouts are in stablecoins only or do they payout in crypto as well?

like

I am looking for moving forward in my career. My background is as follows:

- bachelors in environmental health and safety engineering (EHS)
- masters in safety sciences

6.5 years work experience
- worked in distribution in EHS for a year
- worked in EHS Consulting for 3 years
- currently working in insurance consulting in risk management

Want to get opinions on next move. Living in TX now. Insurance pays alright but my last raise was less than inflation rate and salary growth is low.

Any advice on how to push through the last step of the dissertation? I work full time and only have that left for my PHD, but it has been very challenging to make real progress.

like

I have to travel to my client every week and the client’s office is attached to a very nice hotel that’s $250 per night. There’s a hotel right across the street that’s $150 per night.. it’s alright, but not as great. Should I be mindful about how much I’m spending or should I blow up the budget until someone says something?

likefunnysmart

Anyone else annoyed with the darn holiday cards with everyone's picture perfect families? Dont get me wrong, there are some I genuinely like bc I like them. Some just feel like its rubbing it in. Or all in my head :(

like

Hi ! I am looking for any referrals for any Fully remote, Entry Level to Mid Level Human Resources positions. I have 2+ years of experience and a BBA looking to start ASAP. Thank you

likesmarthelpful

Looking to transition to part time work while in portfolio school for art direction. Any suggestions/opportunities people know of?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal