Starting my first ever freelance position, any advice?

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Get along with everyone. Even if it takes every ounce of your being to keep your true feelings to yourself.

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Try not to have expectations and just roll with it. If it’s not your jam, there’s an end date.

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Ditto. Networking is key, get to know all the in-house recruiters for agencies that you’d like to work for.

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- be sure you save appropriately for taxes
- Keep track of the time you spend working on a project to make sure you don’t underbid the next one
- remember that your name (and your work) is your brand. Try to stay focused and professional. It seems simple, but it’s easy to be complacent with this
- don’t get comfortable / always be looking for your next gig. Freelancers are easy to replace, so be sure you don’t lose sight of the bigger picture

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All care and no responsibility

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