Workaholics Anonymous?
The self-employed are notorious for their workaholic tendencies. I have to admit that my ex-father-in-law once asked me if I …
Tag Archives: self-employed
Subcontracting – is it your cup of tea?
I’ve always said that subcontracting most definitely isn’t my cup of tea. Not for me the hassle of project management, …
A change is as good as a rest
I know, I know, it’s been ages since I last posted. In my defence, I was on holiday the last …
Trusting your Gut
As freelance business owners, we’re all assumed to be ultra-professional and efficient – as indeed many of us are – …
The Green Translator
Living out in the sticks, as I do, and growing a lot of my own food on my allotment, I …
Life’s too short
Last week was rather a sombre time here in my little corner of Sussex. At the weekend there was the …
Enough is enough – or when it’s time to sack a client
I had one of those awful days last Friday, when an agency client got in touch to say her end …
A Translator’s Best Friend?
And no, I’m certainly not referring to CAT tools or even the feline species itself, although I know from previous …
Slow payers – the bane of a freelancer’s life?
Don’t get me wrong, I love being a freelancer: I relish being able to choose what tasks I accept and …
The Working Hours Conundrum
One of the much vaunted advantages of working freelance is that you are supposed to have the flexibility to choose …
