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Since I've fielded a few questions from legitimately interested parties about doing this, and don't think I'm the only one on NT who does, I thought a thread might be a good place to pool our resources as well as let those curious about punching a time clock for the last time in on our little secret.
Developing a skill and selling it directly is the future of employment. In 10 years, many entry-level jobs will be either gone, filled (at the 2023 minimum wage of $10.25) or on the way to being phased out. It's time for everyone to learn that there is another way.
It probably won't pay the bills when you first start out, but with a little time put in and a few step-ups of your game, you can easily finance your life on your own time.
Some good resources to get started:
-oDesk (jobs of all descriptions, call center/writing/editing/graphic design/filmmakingtech support, just for a few things I know some NTers know how to do).
-Write.com: (paid articles, okay money, strict guidelines)
-Demand Media Studios (another paid writing site)
-Craigslist (don't look at me like that, the jobs section can be $ for the right people. Try searching out of area for telecommute gigs.)
Most of my known sources of work involve writing, but that's what I do. I'm sure others can offer alternate sources of freelance work, which is why this thread exists.
Oh, and a pic of my office, just because I like being here so much and never got to say that sentence about an office before. This can also be a PYO thread
Anyway, if this thread is needed, it is now here. If not, meh.
Let's get to work.
Developing a skill and selling it directly is the future of employment. In 10 years, many entry-level jobs will be either gone, filled (at the 2023 minimum wage of $10.25) or on the way to being phased out. It's time for everyone to learn that there is another way.
It probably won't pay the bills when you first start out, but with a little time put in and a few step-ups of your game, you can easily finance your life on your own time.
Some good resources to get started:
-oDesk (jobs of all descriptions, call center/writing/editing/graphic design/filmmakingtech support, just for a few things I know some NTers know how to do).
-Write.com: (paid articles, okay money, strict guidelines)
-Demand Media Studios (another paid writing site)
-Craigslist (don't look at me like that, the jobs section can be $ for the right people. Try searching out of area for telecommute gigs.)
Most of my known sources of work involve writing, but that's what I do. I'm sure others can offer alternate sources of freelance work, which is why this thread exists.
Oh, and a pic of my office, just because I like being here so much and never got to say that sentence about an office before. This can also be a PYO thread
Anyway, if this thread is needed, it is now here. If not, meh.
Let's get to work.