Category: Freelance Struggles
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How To Stop Scrolling Too Much On LinkedIn
LinkedIn has become an essential tool for professionals and freelancers, but it’s also one of the easiest places to fall into an endless scroll. Hey, it’s OK. I’ve been there too. Some days, I’d spend more time scrolling through LinkedIn more than I’d like to admit, and that’s what inspired me to pen this blog….
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Does Upwork Show When You’ve Seen a Message? (Read Receipts)
Scroll any forum, and you’ll notice that freelancers often wonder if clients know when they have read messages on Upwork. After all, sometimes you need a moment or two to digest an offer. Even after years of freelancing, I take my time replying to clients. Never be rash! Short answer: As of December 2025, Upwork…
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Freelance Weekend Jobs: Pros & Cons To Know
Freelance weekend jobs provide a level of flexibility that traditional jobs rarely offer. You choose your clients, set your own schedule, and decide how to structure your workday — all without your boss breathing down your neck. Despite this freedom, many freelancers face the recurring question: should weekends be reserved for work or for rest?…
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What to Do When You Forget to Deliver Client Work
If you’ve ever opened your laptop, checked the date, and felt your stomach drop because you forgot to hand in client work, this blog is dedicated to you. Maybe it happened in the past. Maybe you’re panic Googling right now. Either way, the first thing to know is that everything will be OK. You’re not…
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5 Freelance Admin Tasks You Can Tackle Now
Freelancing gives you freedom. Yipee! But it also gives you mountains of freelance admin. Boo. Invoices, contracts, client emails, taxes… the work behind the work. Many freelancers push these things aside until they pile up, but solid freelancer administration is what keeps your business running smoothly (and stress-free). Like most freelancers, I learned this the…
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How to Become a Freelance Administrator (and What You Can Earn)
Freelancing isn’t just for designers and writers! Freelance administrative professionals are increasingly stepping into the freelance world too. On the Freelance Balance, I mention freelance writers a lot (as I am one!), but as businesses move remote and leaner, the demand for freelance administrators is rising fast. I even work with a few freelance admins,…
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When Your Client Suddenly Stops Sending Work (and What to Do About It)
No new tasks, no emails, no explanation. Just silence. A once-steady client stops sending work, sometimes in the middle of a project, leaving you unsure whether to follow up or move on. Unfortunately, this happens to freelancers at every stage. It’s actually one of my personal biggest frustrations with freelancing. It takes no time to…
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Can I Cancel a Freelance Project? When (and How) to Cancel
Freelancers often worry about clients cancelling projects, but what happens when the tables turn? Are you allowed to back out of a project? Maybe the scope has exploded or communication has broken down and you’re left in the dark. Or maybe your gut says this project just is not right! It’s uncomfortable to admit, but…
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Why Are Upwork Rates Low for Freelancers (and How To Set Fair Prices)
Upwork is one of the largest freelancing platforms in the world. It boasts over 128 million registered freelancers. It’s where I started freelancing, and it’s likely a platform you’ve considered. Yet, despite its size and reach, many freelancers are shocked by the job feed. $5 for a whole set of blogs? There’s no way. Naturally,…
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Can’t Unplug from Freelance Work? Here’s How to Find Balance
It’s Sunday afternoon, and your laptop is open. You tell yourself, “Just one more email,” but three hours later, you’re still responding to clients. I do this every week. No matter whether it’s the evening, weekend, or holiday, I’m likely thinking about work even if my work hours are technically over. Many freelancers can’t unplug…