Comments on: Freelance Freedom #34

By: Cranky Mom

Cranky Mom — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:52:51 +0000

I’m a copywriter and went fulltime freelance this past year. I LOVE IT. This strip is accurate for state employees, I would have to do all of this plus when I returned to work do more paperwork as to the “nature” of my sick leave. Also, I’d usually receive multiple phone calls at home asking me questions about work while I was supposed to be off work sick. Oh and don’t even get me started on penalties for being sick - yep they would dock your pay 30%! for being sick.

Now, if I am sick I call off any face-to-face meetings (never had a client balk at this), I get as much rest as I can, and I try to get some work done because I decide to.

You do have to work harder and smarter than the 95ers but the extra effort is worth it - except my boss now - she’s a real b*tch.

Cranky Mom

By: Kretes

Kretes — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:46:20 +0000

Just a nice-to-feel-like-a-freelancer.

Working as a regular worker now I would only have to call supervisor, and could make everything else the next day..

And this, what You showed could also be with freelancer, sometimes ever more, because freelancer doesn’t have an office or secretary ( usually )

So - Maybe looks funny but when You think about that more carefully - it;s not true

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:16:51 +0000

That’s so true…Freelance Advantage

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:36:57 +0000

Obviously the downside to freelance in this case is that you aren’t being paid to be ill - if you’re employed you are, one of the few advantages of employment!

By: dandellion Kimban

dandellion Kimban — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:43:43 +0000

Actually, I rarely call it being ill. Just roll back in bed and get rest one day before the main strike come and there is no need for thermometer. It is hard to call HR and tell you need some rest to prevent getting ill.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:47:30 +0000

I just really wish this guy had some pupils - he freaks me out

By: fedmich

fedmich — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:39:50 +0000

haha, so true… spread the word

Cheers to all freelancers

By: ed

ed — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:59:59 +0000

The comic’s funny…but inaccurate. What usually happens is you’re sick, so you have to drag the laptop in bed with you to meet the deadline!

By: linda

linda — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:30:56 +0000

Thank you! After a busy day you’ve made me thankful and re-appreciate my freelancing position.

By: John Rodriguez

John Rodriguez — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:00:48 +0000

When I was freelancing, I couldn’t’ get a loan. Now that I have a full time job, I can and when I’m sick I just email HR plus I get to charge more money on freelance because I can afford to refuse it if the client is low balling me and most of them do.