Comments on: Serenity Now

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:03:54 +0000

I admit it… I miss knowing how much money is coming in and when it will arrive. I don’t miss having a set schedule that is set by someone else.

What could I do without as a freelancer? Dealing with my own accounting. Yuck.

By: Freelance Writing Jobs » Blog Archive » Freelancing vs. Full Time: Finding Time for Myself Again

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:50:57 +0000

[...] Yesterday I asked what you missed and loved the most about leaving a full time job. Today I have another question, what parts of freelance writing can you do without? What are the worst things about being a freelancer? [...]

By: Beth Grant

Beth Grant — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:48:58 +0000

I’m glad to hear you like your new job, Deb. I was interviewed last November on Blog Talk Radio (for my work as The Quantum Coach) and will be interviewed by a new host soon as well (Canfield coach Michelle O’Connell). She keeps encouraging me to start my own show, which I just might do! It was a good experience.

I am currently on site at a corporate client. It’s nice to have some social contact, but really, I do prefer to work at home. I love being in charge of my own day. I work out more that way, too, and save money on gas and lots of time commuting.

Working from home (as I used to), I did find it extremely hard to punch out, so to speak. I made myself too available, even on weekends. When I have the chance to do it again, I’ll set some hard and fast rules for myself.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:24:29 +0000

I had my first experience as a guest on BlogTalk radio last Monday, for the upcoming release of my novella HEX BREAKER, and I had a blast. What fun!

I can imagine how much you enjoy it.

There is NOTHING I miss about a full-time job.

But then, I’ve freelanced for almost my entire profssional life.

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:21:27 +0000

Phil and Lori got it right, I no longer “clock out” and the day quickly melts into the night. The pajamas make up for it. Most days.

I don’t miss office politics, gossip, and waiting on someone else to complete a step before I can get started on my part of the work.

By: Erika

Erika — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:39:19 +0000

Deb,

That’s great about loving it at BTR. Congrats, again!

What do I miss about working a FT job? Aside from the certainty of a specific, guaranteed amount every month and in-person grown-up interaction/intelligent conversation, not much.

Congrats again!

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:55:32 +0000

I miss being downtown and being able to take walks with friends at lunch.

What I don’t miss are the early morning hours, dressing nice, air conditioning, annoying coworkers, having someone stare over my shoulder — actually, I don’t miss working in an office at all.

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:53:27 +0000

As Lori says, I miss the opportunity to truly leave work. I also miss human interaction (not the same on the phone or through e-mail). Now that my kids are teens, I miss getting out of the house (they miss it,too, and indicate that to me often).

I don’t miss corporate politics, backstabbing, etc., and the expectation that one is to do 10 hours of work in an 8 hour day (on a good day).

By: Valencia

Valencia — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:39:21 +0000

Glad you’re enjoying your new job! I don’t have much full-time work experience (I worked outside the home for about a year after college, then I became self-employed). Still, I miss morning coffee. I would get to work about 20 minutes early and have coffee with a couple of co-workers. It was a great way to unwind before the day started.

By: Jodee

Jodee — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:03:24 +0000

@ Deb: I am so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the new job. It sounds like an awesome place to work!