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phylny

(8,389 posts)

14. I suspect you're right about skeleton crews.

Reply to C Moon (Original post)

Mon Jul 14, 2014, 06:26 AM

Jul 2014

Last edited Mon Jul 14, 2014, 08:42 PM - Edit history (1)

My best friend just left her job because the workload, expectations and unpaid (of course) overtime were killing her. She just couldn't stand it anymore.

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I was laid off 2 years ago, and after the agony of trying to find FT work, I decided to... [View all] C Moon Jul 2014 OP

After working for Intel for 12 years mindwalker_i Jul 2014 #1

I'm happy for you, C Moon. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #2

Just out of curiosity blur256 Jul 2014 #3

Graphics. C Moon Jul 2014 #8

Make sure you're charging enough for your services. No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #4

You are a genius. I do charge too little, because things were slow. C Moon Jul 2014 #7

Do this whenever you have too much work elehhhhna Jul 2014 #29

True C Moon Jul 2014 #35

You haveto raise your fees! Helen Borg Jul 2014 #32

I think that, as hiring finally starts to pick up again, Brigid Jul 2014 #5

That is exactly what I am thinking. C Moon Jul 2014 #9

I knew Unmenacing Dennis Jul 2014 #6

Freelancing can be feast or famine. Jim Lane Jul 2014 #10

Wow! Thanks Jim! C Moon Jul 2014 #11

I quit my PT job last Sept. safeinOhio Jul 2014 #12

I've been freelancing since 1981. meaculpa2011 Jul 2014 #13

I suspect you're right about skeleton crews. phylny Jul 2014 #14

They give you a salary & put you on an electronic leash. CrispyQ Jul 2014 #24

they tell you to "think like an owner" but elehhhhna Jul 2014 #30

The taxes must be set aside...get an accountant! Lars39 Jul 2014 #15

That's been on my mind big time. Thanks, I'll get an accountant. C Moon Jul 2014 #21

Totally OT... Freddie Jul 2014 #16

Yes! C Moon Jul 2014 #22

Excellent to work for yourself Sunlei Jul 2014 #17

Got my fingers crossed for good things IronLionZion Jul 2014 #18

I'm a freelancer as well Sweet Freedom Jul 2014 #19

Wow. Interesting. I like your idea about working with other freelancers. Thanks! C Moon Jul 2014 #23

Good for you. sabrina 1 Jul 2014 #20

Glad you're seeing an upswing. CrispyQ Jul 2014 #25

You know, most of it has been word of mouth... C Moon Jul 2014 #36

I think word of mouth is the best way to get business. CrispyQ Jul 2014 #41

I worked on a skeleton tech crew madville Jul 2014 #26

Ouch. 70 hours per week! C Moon Jul 2014 #37

That Sounds Great Leith Jul 2014 #27

Meetup has groups for just about all technology. CrispyQ Jul 2014 #33

Best of luck to you, Leith! C Moon Jul 2014 #38

Great to hear your good news Iwillnevergiveup Jul 2014 #28

Yes, its better, but not enough of course. Thanks for sharing BootinUp Jul 2014 #31

I agree. Because finding a FT position seems to near impossible. C Moon Jul 2014 #39

Congrats! I ran a web design business for about 3 years until the Bush economy tanked justiceischeap Jul 2014 #34

Thanks "justice" C Moon Jul 2014 #40