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Freelancing: A Week in the Life (Friday)

5/13/2016

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I started working at 8:30 today.  The editing request I was told to expect yesterday arrived around midnight and he wanted it done this morning.  No problem.  It wasn't that long.

I followed the Spurs-Thunder "game" this morning and listened to some podcasts.  I need to leave around noon to get to my 1pm consultation with a chemistry lab at KAIST.  The professor is a friend.  #networking
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The training at KAIST went very well.  Three grad students did 20-minute presentations on their very technical research results.  Unlike their professor, I advised them on the story aspect of their presentation and gave feedback on their delivery and English.  It was a very productive two hours.  I'll be going twice a month to work with them and I think it will be a net positive for all parties involved.

After the training I met with a friend and then went home to do a quick proofreading job that came in.  Just before six a friend messaged me about a great training opportunity with a major Korean company next week.  It's perfect for my skill set but it's for two days and I already have a commitment for one of them.  Now I'm scrambling to see if I can make it happen.  (Update: Nope.  Someone else snagged it but now I'm on their radar.) 
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While this week wasn't the most financially rewarding, it helped remind me why I wanted to freelance.  Anything is possible.  I could be doing something totally unexpected next week or next month and I don't have to ask permission or worry about getting in trouble for moonlighting.  I am my own boss.  There will be ups and downs but as long as I follow the three rules of freelancing (1. Be qualified 2. Be connected 3. Be available) everything will work out for the best.

I hope you enjoyed these posts and have a little better idea what it's like to work for yourself.

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