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Just One More Reason to Hate Odesk

By on December 16th, 2009

Thanks to Thursday Bram for bringing this story to my attention. I don’t think it’s any secret that I despise oDesk. Why? Because they not only allow, but encourage, clients to cross the employer / client line with their software …

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Freelancer Mandatory Dress Code

By on November 11th, 2009

As some of you may or may not know, there is a freelancers’ union that is free to join. Many freelance writers join for group benefits like discounts that you would normally find in an office setting. They also have …

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What is Your LEAST Favorite Part of Being a Freelance Writer?

By on November 13th, 2008

It’s always nice to remind ourselves of the perks of freelance writing, but I don’t think there’s a freelancer out there who wouldn’t admit that it has its downsides as well. So I’d like to put the question out there …

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Freelance Friday – August 29, 2008

By on August 29th, 2008

Well, I’m enjoying the start of a 4-day weekend today, and I realized I haven’t done a Freelance Friday post here for you in quite some time. So here you have it – some new delightful little tid bits for …

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