It’s an eternal graduate-student dilemma: How do you earn enough money to live and still find time to do your academic work? Fellowships -- if you’re lucky enough to have one -- often pay less than a ...

In an uncertain economy, freelancers are a good choice for small businesses that can’t afford or simply don’t need a permanent staff member. Many types of work, from writing to graphic design to ...

With clear positioning, smart client strategies and the ability to monetize existing skills quickly, a career disruption can ...

Work has changed dramatically over the past five years. While flexible working was already a growing trend before the pandemic, restrictions on office-based work accelerated the shift. Since then, ...

Without established and thorough vetting processes, it can be difficult to find a freelancer who will be a good fit for a ...

The freelancer mindset can teach all workers—full time, self-employed, or otherwise—how to create meaning in and at work. When it comes to work, compensation, benefits, and job security are essential ...

Six months ago, I left my full-time corporate job to go freelance. Like many other freelancers, gig workers and contract employees, I was making a bargain with myself: in exchange for leaving the ...

As a freelancer, you can set your own schedule, choose clients, and work wherever you like. That freedom comes at a price, ...

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