Category: Freelance Struggles
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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…
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Weekend Client Work? When to Work Weekends and When Not To
Working weekends as a freelancer is one of the most divisive topics in the community. One moment you are finishing your week, looking forward to peace and quiet, the next a client emails asking for something urgent. It seems people assume freelancers are always available, even outside normal hours. But when should you actually work…
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Should You Make a Freelance Instagram Account?
Instagram is an insanely powerful tool. Normal people go viral and their life changes overnight. Now just imagine if this happened for your freelance business! Before we get into whether you should make a freelance Instagram account, we need to start with a disclaimer. I’m a freelancer who doesn’t have an Instagram business account. I…
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Why People Think You’re Broke as a Freelancer (and How to Respond)
“And how are you doing for work? Earning enough at the moment?” You know the questions. Often followed with pitying eyes or a soft touch to the arm. If you’ve ever had someone in your life assume you’re struggling because you freelance, you’re not alone. Many freelancers share the same quiet frustration: “People always think…
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Made No Money This Month Freelancing? Here’s What To Do Next
If you’ve clicked on this page, you’re likely stressed. Realising you’ve made no money this month freelancing is enough to send anyone into panic mode. Please don’t think I’m rubbing salt in the wound. I’ve also searched this topic numerous times, and moments like these are the reason I started The Freelance Balance in the…
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Why No One Opens Your Upwork Proposals (and What to Do About It)
Wondering why no one opens your Upwork proposals? You’re not the first, and won’t be the last, freelancer to ponder this issue. Getting zero views on a thoughtfully crafted proposal makes you feel invisible. Thousands of freelancers experience the same thing every day, and it’s getting worse and worse with time. Just look at the…
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Scared To Open Emails While Freelancing? Here’s What To Do
It might sound strange to admit to others, but if you’ve ever felt anxious to open emails first thing in the morning, you’re by no means alone. That gut-clenching feeling is common across all industries. But it’s especially real for self-employed workers. Many freelancers find themselves starting the day with a knot in their stomach,…
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How To Get Started With Freelancing After a Break
Getting back into freelancing? Here’s how to restart your freelance career with confidence and clarity. Returning to freelancing can feel like a big hurdle. Or in some cases, a mountain. Really, it’s not just about finding work again. It’s about rebuilding confidence, updating your systems, and remembering what makes freelance life worth it. Hello, remote…