Comments on: 10 Things I Learned My First Week Freelancing

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:42:30 +0000

Hi Kendi – That started before I started freelancing :-) But I’ve decided to
take the time to exercise 5 days a week.

By: Kendi Tasarimim

Kendi Tasarimim — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:16:25 +0000

Same thing here.. the only ugly thing i learn is that our belly is getting out of shape.. LoL

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:35:16 +0000

Hi Ravi – I do the same thing :-) When I am procrastinating I will start cooking or will exercise.

By: Ravi Kuwadia

Ravi Kuwadia — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:36:57 +0000

All so true… I like Juliet’s advice – once you can separate your work space and times from the rest of your life, things become a little easier and more sane.

All the parts about food ring especially true: you’re spending so much less money on buying snacks, but the dishes do pile up. I find that if I’m in a procrastinating kind of mood, I start creating pretty complicated meals in the middle of the day.
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By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:15 +0000

Hi Juliet – I ran into a little trouble with the strict working times – I found I was working all the time. My schedule is a little odd because of childcare issues so I try to be a little flexible. But I definitely take the weekends off now.

A backup computer can be just as important as backup internet.

By: Juliet | Freelancewise

Juliet | Freelancewise — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:20:01 +0000

Fun topic.

Let’s see:
That I need to work in an area of the house that means I have to move a bit (working in an office means you generally do have leg stretching time)
That I need a quiet place for phone calls
That I need some sort of back-up internet connection
That I need strict “stop working” times

seems I could carry on for quite a while, but I’ll leave it there ;)

Juliet

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:51:18 +0000

Hi Ajith – I agree that the benefits that come with a regular job is the primary concern when deciding whether to leave the job. I was already getting health insurance outside of my employer as I was actually able to get a more affordable plan.

By: Ajith Edassery

Ajith Edassery — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:41:34 +0000

If all those advantages come along, freelancing or a work-at-home option may not be bad at all :) After all, ability to decide your own pace itself is a great thing. However, I am still not in a position to give up my regular job for freelancing or blogging... recession worry is one thing, the other thing that bother me is things like retirement funds, pension planning, medical insurance, trainings etc that come along with regular jobs... Ajith Edassery´s last blog post - Grey’s Anatomy Season Finale 2009 is on fire, Courtesy: Google Trends and Twitter Search

By: Sire

Sire — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:08:45 +0000

Hey, 5 miles a day is pretty good as are aerobic exercises. Have you ever tried weight training? I find it more stimulating. As for the clothes, I reckon that's a good thing isn't it? Except for the added cost for replacement that is. Yeah, I need to get more organized. It would save me sooooo much wasted time and effort. Sire´s last blog post - A Tribute To The Kaurna People

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:53:58 +0000

Hi Sire – Actually I’ve been using a pedometer for some time now and I walk about 5 miles a day. I should get back into aerobic stuff though.

What’s ironic is that all my pants are sliding off of me. So, I weighed myself and weigh the same. So unless my clothes are growing I don’t
know what’s going on ;-)

I’m kind of annoyingly organized – I think it bothers people.