In response to requests from a few former students, I'm going to be offering a one-month intensive coaching and accountability group in January. The group is limited to 10 people and three spots are still open. This group ($530/$515 for ATA members) is for freelancers who want one-on-one … [Read more...] about January coaching group: three spots left
Finding your first translation clients: three ideas
"I know I can do this job, but clients don't want to hire me without experience. So how do I get experience without experience?" This chicken/egg dilemma stymies many beginning freelancers, and it's admittedly hard to find a way out. High-quality agencies often require at least three years of … [Read more...] about Finding your first translation clients: three ideas
Links I like
On this pre-Thanksgiving Friday (and after Colorado's first snowstorm of the season!), here are a few links to keep you busy if you're taking time off next week: If you're an interpreter, note that ATA's Credentialed Interpreter designation is now open for business. This is *not* an interpreter … [Read more...] about Links I like
Some thoughts on freelance income
We all know that freelance income and salaried income are two different things. There are hard factors (self-employment tax, health insurance, paid time off) and soft factors (flexibility, enjoying your work, being able to live where you want). But at a certain point, you have to run the numbers, … [Read more...] about Some thoughts on freelance income
Links I like
As we wrap up the week, here are a few links I'd recommend! Don't quit your job to chase your dreams until you've read this, an excellent post from ProBlogger. I agree with ProBlogger on this one: whenever I have students who say, "That's it! I'm giving my two weeks notice and failure is not an … [Read more...] about Links I like