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>how long have you been in your field?

i started out as a self taught graphic designer and transitioned into web. been doing web for the past 3-4 years. been in the field for about 8 years.

>Are you at the point where you're solely freelance?

i've been freelance the entire time. i'm also single with no kids so can deal with the feast or famine cycle.

>My wife is a graphic designer/artist and is terrified about
>trying to do freelance only. Unfortunately we aren't at point
>financially where it could be done with just my income. but
>I'm trying.

yeah, freelancing definitely is hard. i've debated a lot about continuing this path or bouncing for some more stability. but i know for me the trade offs aren't worth it. i need the freedom to choose which projects i work on.

for your wife, i know a lot of folks who dipped their toes in first instead of jumping all in. instead picking up a few freelance gigs here and there and eventually getting to a point where the demand made sense to go full-time. doing that also helps in building out the systems and processes you need to run a freelance biz. everything from lead gen to the actual deliverables.


>Her biggest fear is not having enough insurance coverage for
>us, plus we want to try for a kid soon.

this is real. and definitely one of the downsides of freelancing.

the key to happiness is not being rich;
it's doing something arduous and
creating something of value and then
being able to reflect on the fruits of your labor

  

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More of a "happened to me" than a "did"
Jun 03rd 2019
1
Thats pretty cool
Jun 03rd 2019
3
RE: Thats pretty cool
Jun 03rd 2019
8
      wow
Jun 03rd 2019
21
wow, this has to be very humbling...
Jun 03rd 2019
10
in the process of building a house that I designed
Jun 03rd 2019
2
Thats fucking awesome!
Jun 03rd 2019
4
design is mostly concerned with efficiency
Jun 03rd 2019
15
      solar to power an electric car, that is where it needs to be
Jun 03rd 2019
22
Will you be able to show us any concept pics?
Jun 03rd 2019
5
thats dope
Jun 03rd 2019
6
got 2.....mother in law will be living with us
Jun 03rd 2019
7
how much of a hand do you have in the actual building process?
Jun 03rd 2019
13
      with my actual hands? zero as of now
Jun 03rd 2019
16
I got a nice raise 11 months into my new gig
Jun 03rd 2019
9
Dude, you are always on the come up. Dope. ConGrats
Jun 03rd 2019
11
dope...you're a grinder...I respect that
Jun 03rd 2019
12
Trying to keep up with the wife. She stays on the grind
Jun 03rd 2019
31
fantastic congrats!
Jun 03rd 2019
23
      A financial advisor used a story similar to this
Jun 03rd 2019
32
           Most definitely, I think Term is a great option
Jun 03rd 2019
35
I hate you, lol....
Jun 03rd 2019
14
Its not that bad, its a pain in the ass, but its worth all the work
Jun 03rd 2019
20
Barre chords are easier for me than open chords
Jun 03rd 2019
17
Cool! what song are you hoping to build to?
Jun 03rd 2019
26
      To be able to add rhythm guitar to the music I make
Jun 03rd 2019
28
           thats really cool
Jun 03rd 2019
36
                Piano is pretty technical for me. I think too much while playing
Jun 04th 2019
63
living a much healthier lifestyle
Jun 03rd 2019
18
Thats good to hear, I hope all the health stuff is worked out
Jun 03rd 2019
24
      RE: Thats good to hear, I hope all the health stuff is worked out
Jun 04th 2019
47
           red meat what is that? lol
Jun 04th 2019
51
got asked by a long time client to be a partner ...
Jun 03rd 2019
19
fantastic,
Jun 03rd 2019
25
      I tell my wife if she really wants to do that she has to hustle
Jun 04th 2019
50
           alley-oop...
Jun 04th 2019
55
                Thank you for the info. I will definitely share this with her,
Jun 04th 2019
57
Get it!!!
Jun 03rd 2019
29
:) thanks....it has been a long time coming.
Jun 03rd 2019
41
excellent!
Jun 03rd 2019
30
      'preciate that :)
Jun 03rd 2019
42
doing my first century ride of the season, this coming Saturday...
Jun 03rd 2019
27
I take it that’s 100 miles.
Jun 03rd 2019
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      yep. Five years ago I wouldn’t have even considered riding a bike...
Jun 04th 2019
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I was given the choice of to director positions at me church
Jun 03rd 2019
34
Congrats!
Jun 03rd 2019
37
      I'm just running a large ministry. Hit the ground running. All Volunteer...
Jun 03rd 2019
38
           Thats great man, good luck with all the work
Jun 03rd 2019
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                I'm trying!!!! Thanks.
Jun 03rd 2019
43
I've dropped 25 pounds in the past 7.5 months.
Jun 03rd 2019
44
Solid - congrats, my man!
Jun 03rd 2019
45
Thats a significant number, congrats
Jun 04th 2019
49
Committed myself to intense workouts 3-5 days per week.
Jun 04th 2019
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      bro
Jun 04th 2019
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           Haha it was ALL in my gut.
Jun 04th 2019
71
Congratulations!! #keeprising
Jun 04th 2019
54
My side hustle been picking up steam
Jun 03rd 2019
46
Thats great! How long have you been working on the product?
Jun 04th 2019
52
Much appreciated!
Jun 04th 2019
73
      Nice,
Jun 05th 2019
77
This is dope af. Love the branding.
Jun 04th 2019
58
Preciate you fam!
Jun 04th 2019
74
      Word. I’m about to cop. The wife also loves some Rosemary
Jun 05th 2019
78
and, y’all...the product is dope...
Jun 04th 2019
67
My man (c)
Jun 04th 2019
75
how's the hold on them?
Jun 05th 2019
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      Tbh I don't have much of a context for hold in other pomades
Jun 05th 2019
90
this post is awesome.
Jun 04th 2019
48
Thanks
Jun 04th 2019
53
Seriously. Breath of fresh air
Jun 04th 2019
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Love it
Jun 05th 2019
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Smoked a brisket, trimmed and smoker beef ribs and made bacon
Jun 04th 2019
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literally, my mouth was watering, sounds amazing
Jun 04th 2019
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I wish I had the patience for a smoker
Jun 04th 2019
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      same
Jun 04th 2019
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           It's not rocket science, but it does take time
Jun 04th 2019
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                Yeah, I totally get that
Jun 04th 2019
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                     I lack the patience.
Jun 04th 2019
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                          Cookouts are more involved than people realize
Jun 04th 2019
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i created some icons to use in an internal document
Jun 04th 2019
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Sorry I missed this
Jun 06th 2019
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Lost 19 pounds since March 1
Jun 05th 2019
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damn, sorry that had to happen...
Jun 05th 2019
81
RE: damn, sorry that had to happen...
Jun 05th 2019
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Sorry but congrats
Jun 05th 2019
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RE: Sorry but congrats
Jun 05th 2019
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      You're right consistency is key
Jun 06th 2019
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Spite fitness is goooooood
Jun 06th 2019
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Got my comics updated & site up.
Jun 05th 2019
85
That's dope as hell, man.
Jun 05th 2019
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Thanks!.
Jun 05th 2019
87
What is your comic about?
Jun 06th 2019
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      I have two books currently
Jun 06th 2019
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More & More people have been coming to me for career
Jun 05th 2019
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Thats cool
Jun 06th 2019
95
      RE: Thats cool
Jun 10th 2019
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Working on a feature script
Jun 06th 2019
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I like this move
Jun 06th 2019
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I need to adopt this strategy
Jun 06th 2019
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Nice, yeah good luck on that
Jun 06th 2019
100
photographed fidel from up close while he gave a speech!
Jun 06th 2019
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My band opened up....
Jun 07th 2019
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sold weed to the Liks
Jun 10th 2019
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I dropped $50 on product and flipped it for 750
Jun 10th 2019
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Best Wednesday ever
Jun 12th 2019
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That is a great Wednesday.
Jun 13th 2019
109
i remember i was geeked when badu replied to a drawing of her
Jun 12th 2019
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Haha I had a similar MySpace experience.
Jun 12th 2019
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