Comments on: Multi-Jobbing: Freelancing On The Clock http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/ The Blog For Freelancers And Web-Workers Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:06:29 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By:   Balancing Part Time Freelancing with a Full Time Job by Neat Pixel http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-23577   Balancing Part Time Freelancing with a Full Time Job by Neat Pixel Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:29:26 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=1229#comment-23577 [...] Many editors, project managers, and web types are already email savvy, and this can be a huge help to those who freelance part time. Rather than listening to lengthy phone calls about website specs or word counts or playing phone tag during the work day, have the client email you the information so you have a digital paper trail. If you need to interview sources for an article, an email interview can sometimes do the trick (better yet, write something that doesn’t require interviews, like a blog post or an essay). No need to explain that you have a full time job, because you can simply say “I work better when I can read it in an email.” One caveat: checking your non-work email on a company computer could force you into full time freelancing sooner than you’d planned, so I wouldn’t recommend that unless your company has an incredibly lax internet policy and you’re simply being paid to be there. [...] [...] Many editors, project managers, and web types are already email savvy, and this can be a huge help to those who freelance part time. Rather than listening to lengthy phone calls about website specs or word counts or playing phone tag during the work day, have the client email you the information so you have a digital paper trail. If you need to interview sources for an article, an email interview can sometimes do the trick (better yet, write something that doesn’t require interviews, like a blog post or an essay). No need to explain that you have a full time job, because you can simply say “I work better when I can read it in an email.” One caveat: checking your non-work email on a company computer could force you into full time freelancing sooner than you’d planned, so I wouldn’t recommend that unless your company has an incredibly lax internet policy and you’re simply being paid to be there. [...]

]]> By: Balancing Part Time Freelancing with a Full Time Job | Castup http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-23427 Balancing Part Time Freelancing with a Full Time Job | Castup Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:12:23 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=1229#comment-23427 [...] Many editors, project managers, and web types are already email savvy, and this can be a huge help to those who freelance part time. Rather than listening to lengthy phone calls about website specs or word counts or playing phone tag during the work day, have the client email you the information so you have a digital paper trail. If you need to interview sources for an article, an email interview can sometimes do the trick (better yet, write something that doesn’t require interviews, like a blog post or an essay). No need to explain that you have a full time job, because you can simply say “I work better when I can read it in an email.” One caveat: checking your non-work email on a company computer could force you into full time freelancing sooner than you’d planned, so I wouldn’t recommend that unless your company has an incredibly lax internet policy and you’re simply being paid to be there. [...] [...] Many editors, project managers, and web types are already email savvy, and this can be a huge help to those who freelance part time. Rather than listening to lengthy phone calls about website specs or word counts or playing phone tag during the work day, have the client email you the information so you have a digital paper trail. If you need to interview sources for an article, an email interview can sometimes do the trick (better yet, write something that doesn’t require interviews, like a blog post or an essay). No need to explain that you have a full time job, because you can simply say “I work better when I can read it in an email.” One caveat: checking your non-work email on a company computer could force you into full time freelancing sooner than you’d planned, so I wouldn’t recommend that unless your company has an incredibly lax internet policy and you’re simply being paid to be there. [...]

]]> By: thinkerpool.com: » Balancing Part Time Freelancing with a Full Time Job http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-23408 thinkerpool.com: » Balancing Part Time Freelancing with a Full Time Job Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:35:18 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=1229#comment-23408 [...] Many editors, project managers, and web types are already email savvy, and this can be a huge help to those who freelance part time. Rather than listening to lengthy phone calls about website specs or word counts or playing phone tag during the work day, have the client email you the information so you have a digital paper trail. If you need to interview sources for an article, an email interview can sometimes do the trick (better yet, write something that doesn’t require interviews, like a blog post or an essay). No need to explain that you have a full time job, because you can simply say “I work better when I can read it in an email.” One caveat: checking your non-work email on a company computer could force you into full time freelancing sooner than you’d planned, so I wouldn’t recommend that unless your company has an incredibly lax internet policy and you’re simply being paid to be there. [...] [...] Many editors, project managers, and web types are already email savvy, and this can be a huge help to those who freelance part time. Rather than listening to lengthy phone calls about website specs or word counts or playing phone tag during the work day, have the client email you the information so you have a digital paper trail. If you need to interview sources for an article, an email interview can sometimes do the trick (better yet, write something that doesn’t require interviews, like a blog post or an essay). No need to explain that you have a full time job, because you can simply say “I work better when I can read it in an email.” One caveat: checking your non-work email on a company computer could force you into full time freelancing sooner than you’d planned, so I wouldn’t recommend that unless your company has an incredibly lax internet policy and you’re simply being paid to be there. [...]

]]> By: Balancing Part Time Freelancing with a Full Time Job - FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-23407 Balancing Part Time Freelancing with a Full Time Job - FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:03:54 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=1229#comment-23407 [...] Many editors, project managers, and web types are already email savvy, and this can be a huge help to those who freelance part time. Rather than listening to lengthy phone calls about website specs or word counts or playing phone tag during the work day, have the client email you the information so you have a digital paper trail. If you need to interview sources for an article, an email interview can sometimes do the trick (better yet, write something that doesn’t require interviews, like a blog post or an essay). No need to explain that you have a full time job, because you can simply say “I work better when I can read it in an email.” One caveat: checking your non-work email on a company computer could force you into full time freelancing sooner than you’d planned, so I wouldn’t recommend that unless your company has an incredibly lax internet policy and you’re simply being paid to be there. [...] [...] Many editors, project managers, and web types are already email savvy, and this can be a huge help to those who freelance part time. Rather than listening to lengthy phone calls about website specs or word counts or playing phone tag during the work day, have the client email you the information so you have a digital paper trail. If you need to interview sources for an article, an email interview can sometimes do the trick (better yet, write something that doesn’t require interviews, like a blog post or an essay). No need to explain that you have a full time job, because you can simply say “I work better when I can read it in an email.” One caveat: checking your non-work email on a company computer could force you into full time freelancing sooner than you’d planned, so I wouldn’t recommend that unless your company has an incredibly lax internet policy and you’re simply being paid to be there. [...]

]]> By: Myk Jones http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-22788 Myk Jones Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:14:49 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=1229#comment-22788 It took a little time for them to understand at first cause when i proposed it to them they looked at me like i was an alien (they're a bunch of older gentleman as well as old school thinkers) but when they realized they could have me for a whole day yet pay me for half they understood. I make more off the side jobs but keep the cushy day job for security when it gets slow. Now if i can only have a separate office and phone i'll be on my way...lol It took a little time for them to understand at first cause when i proposed it to them they looked at me like i was an alien (they’re a bunch of older gentleman as well as old school thinkers) but when they realized they could have me for a whole day yet pay me for half they understood. I make more off the side jobs but keep the cushy day job for security when it gets slow. Now if i can only have a separate office and phone i’ll be on my way…lol

]]> By: Ali Hale http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-22724 Ali Hale Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:18:39 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=1229#comment-22724 Hey Myk, That sounds like an ideal system you've got in place! It's great you can get on with freelancing in the down times at work - and I imagine it suits your boss well too, as he has you on site for a 40 hour week but only has to pay you for 25 - rather than paying for you to sit around bored out of your skull. Hey Myk,

That sounds like an ideal system you’ve got in place! It’s great you can get on with freelancing in the down times at work – and I imagine it suits your boss well too, as he has you on site for a 40 hour week but only has to pay you for 25 – rather than paying for you to sit around bored out of your skull.

]]> By: Myk Jones http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-22716 Myk Jones Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:23:47 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=1229#comment-22716 I worked out a deal with my current employer to work at a fixed rate of 25 hours a week (sometimes more) i'm here almost a full 40. In that time i'm able to juggle a few side projects while i'm in the office and when work comes i'm able to minimize the side job, knock out the job for the company then go back to my side job. I do touch up work, product shots and sell sheets for a distribution company. I've been here now two years and every one seems to be happy with my work plus i'm able to make the side cash. Depending on the workload it worked for me to talk to my employer and work out a comfortable schedule for everyone. It doesn't hurt to let them know what your doing and lay your cards on the table sometimes it might work for ya. I worked out a deal with my current employer to work at a fixed rate of 25 hours a week (sometimes more) i’m here almost a full 40. In that time i’m able to juggle a few side projects while i’m in the office and when work comes i’m able to minimize the side job, knock out the job for the company then go back to my side job. I do touch up work, product shots and sell sheets for a distribution company. I’ve been here now two years and every one seems to be happy with my work plus i’m able to make the side cash. Depending on the workload it worked for me to talk to my employer and work out a comfortable schedule for everyone. It doesn’t hurt to let them know what your doing and lay your cards on the table sometimes it might work for ya.

]]> By: ClickPreston Blog » Blog Archive » 10 steps to becoming a successful freelance designer http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-22603 ClickPreston Blog » Blog Archive » 10 steps to becoming a successful freelance designer Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:27:20 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=1229#comment-22603 [...] Multi-Jobbing: Freelancing On The Clock by FreelanceFolder.com [...] [...] Multi-Jobbing: Freelancing On The Clock by FreelanceFolder.com [...]

]]> By: Jumping Dog Design http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-22429 Jumping Dog Design Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:25:36 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=1229#comment-22429 I think that you work in your mind. Keep a notebook to jot your ideas. Inspiration is a fickle partner and comes at the most inappropriate time. The idea is to capture the moment when it arises and when you get time to do the thing - you already have ideas ready to go. I think that you work in your mind. Keep a notebook to jot your ideas. Inspiration is a fickle partner and comes at the most inappropriate time. The idea is to capture the moment when it arises and when you get time to do the thing – you already have ideas ready to go.

]]> By: Salwa http://freelancefolder.com/multi-jobbing-freelancing-on-the-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-22394 Salwa Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:19:45 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=1229#comment-22394 Doing these types of jobs during office hours and using the office pc isnt really safe. The computers are being monitored continuously and access to many sites are denied. This type of job is recommended to be done at home only. But its a good way of getting some money. Doing these types of jobs during office hours and using the office pc isnt really safe. The computers are being monitored continuously and access to many sites are denied. This type of job is recommended to be done at home only.
But its a good way of getting some money.

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