What do you not like about remote work?

Interview with Erin, a videographer who found her freelancing niche

It can definitely be lonely working remotely all the time. You don’t have a boss when you’re freelancing, but you also don’t have coworkers or a team.

I really recommend freelancers going to events for other freelancers and entrepreneurs to start creating your own community.

I think people are sometimes afraid to befriend competitors and it holds them back from creating a good creative community.

For me, I quickly learned that:

1. There is really always enough work to go around.

2. You can even get more work because you can give each other referrals.

Not to mention the fact that people in similar careers are great people to bounce ideas off of and encourage you during your low points.

I know I can definitely start becoming a hermit if I don’t get out and work along with people sometimes. Finding a community has definitely been helpful in those times.

Erin is a videographer who carved out a successful freelancing niche—see how she optimizes her time and plans for the ups and downs of freelance work.

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Interview with Wilbert, an ESL teacher that remotely teaches English to kids

The only downside in doing remote work is that it can be unpredictable at times.

There are times where there are no students available and you don't get paid.

The other problem is the internet connection. In cases where there is a typhoon or where the connection suddenly becomes disconnected, you can't work. No work means, no pay. But as long as you keep a backup such a prepaid internet, then your all set.

Wilbert is an ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher that made the jump to remote work to gain more freedom from his office job.

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Interview with Mary, a remote senior marketing content writer who maximizes downtime

The one thing I miss the most is not seeing my coworkers every day, because they're all great and witty.

But I still get to "see" them every week through Zoom meetings, so that helps.

With the help of a Franklin Covey Notebook & a few rounds of Candy Crush—Mary shows how important downtime is to remote work. See how she maximizes her time and puts work-life balance first.

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