#freelancing

#freelancing

In January 2023, the company laid off my entire team.

"Our analysis identified malicious code in 10 packages out of the 73 repositories that went public. While our comprehensive scanning didn't detect additional malicious packages beyond these 10, we always recommend thorough verification as is part of security best practices," Kush Pandya, a Socket researcher.

For decades, the default vision of a 'career' looked a lot like a straight line: graduate, land a full-time job, climb the ladder, retire. But today’s young professionals are redrawing that picture entirely.

Platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer connect clients and freelancers, offering various services like programming, writing, design, and project management that can be done from home.

Lee Carter has spent 14 years freelancing from home after 13 years with Bizarre Creations, where his dog has been a constant studio companion.

Core PHP is often considered less relevant due to the rise of robust frameworks that enhance maintainability and scalability, but there remains a niche demand for simpler applications.

"Upwork's Bonus Payment Trap. Warning to Freelancers."

I knew I wanted to take a different path.

This significant shift towards freelancers is driven by a strong demand for flexibility, as businesses face hiring challenges and high salary expectations, making the flexible workforce a critical asset.

A contract serves as a protection and reference point for both parties, outlining work agreements, timeframes, pricing, and ownership after project completion.

The average pay for a 24-hour job completion for any business side hustle doesn't exceed $100 on Fiverr, highlighting the earning potential for freelancing.

If you're planning to start a freelance business this year, there are a few things you need to know and consider as you prepare to launch.

Why are there so few women in tech, and what can be done to change it?

Without accurately tracking time for your projects, you're leaving money on the table.

when you’re freelancing, it’s easy to get caught up in being busy... The problem is, you lose track of time, achievements and small wins.

I started writing coding tutorials about very specific issues that I would come across in projects where I had not seen a tutorial written for the issue yet.