Archive for December 8, 2010

From cubicle drone to freelancer: My 6-month self-assessment

I just realized that it’s been six months since I said goodbye to the corporate cubicle life and started freelancing as a writer/blogger/content creator. It’s been an interesting ride and, since I don’t really have a “boss” to assess my performance, I figure I’d do it myself and present it to you, the people who always ask how it’s going.

It’s not been easy, that’s for sure, but there is no way I would change my decision. There have been some very bad experiences with clients, but there has also been a lot of good too. Those who have stuck with me throughout these months seem pretty pleased with my work, so I guess I shouldn’t be too hard on myself. Not everyone is going to appreciate what you do. The key is to find those who do and perform your best for them.

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