Comments on: Is Freelancing (or Problogging) Right for Me? http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/ a freelancer's thoughts Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:52:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: betchai http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/#comment-35751 betchai Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:11:45 +0000 http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/?p=2028#comment-35751 Hi Gem, it has been a long time since I left a comment here, maybe because for a while there was a long period you did not update this. Anyway, I am a happy blogger, I blog only once a week and do not spend as much time there as I do killing time in Facebook whenever I am home, but my blog brings me decent secondary income, of course not as much as my primary income in my full time job, but considering the very little amount of time i spent there and the income it brings, I wonder why so many spends (or wastes ) so much time chatting away in social networking and then complain about now having money, when they can use the time they spend a lot online to earn something. Hi Gem, it has been a long time since I left a comment here, maybe because for a while there was a long period you did not update this. Anyway, I am a happy blogger, I blog only once a week and do not spend as much time there as I do killing time in Facebook whenever I am home, but my blog brings me decent secondary income, of course not as much as my primary income in my full time job, but considering the very little amount of time i spent there and the income it brings, I wonder why so many spends (or wastes ) so much time chatting away in social networking and then complain about now having money, when they can use the time they spend a lot online to earn something.

]]> By: Sire http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/#comment-5894 Sire Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:48 +0000 http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/?p=2028#comment-5894 Having a family and all I doubt very much that I would quit a secure job to tackle something that may or may not turn out. I see no reason why, given that one had the commitment, that someone could not do both for a time just to see whether it was worth taking the chance. Also I would suggest to those that would even consider quitting their job and trying out freelance or problogging that they have a reserve of cash on hand to live off, because it would take some time before any significant amount of money was forthcoming. .-= Sire´s last blog ..<a href="http://wassupblog.com/comments-the-lifeblood-of-a-blog/" rel="nofollow">Comments, The Lifeblood Of A Blog</a> =-. Having a family and all I doubt very much that I would quit a secure job to tackle something that may or may not turn out. I see no reason why, given that one had the commitment, that someone could not do both for a time just to see whether it was worth taking the chance.

Also I would suggest to those that would even consider quitting their job and trying out freelance or problogging that they have a reserve of cash on hand to live off, because it would take some time before any significant amount of money was forthcoming.
.-= Sire´s last blog ..Comments, The Lifeblood Of A Blog =-.

]]> By: Race http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/#comment-5856 Race Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:44:36 +0000 http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/?p=2028#comment-5856 I agree with Roy and DiTesco you must establish yourself first before quitting your job. I've been blogging for two years before I finally decided to quit my job. Though my employer tried to offer me part-time job or consultancy I decided to make blogging my full-time job because I can work at home, manage my household and look after my kids. I've been earning more than my office salary then so I ended my neverending extension with my employer, I beg actually for my boss to let me go lol! I asked for a separation pay and started my full-time blogging. It's a well-compensated job if you really put your heart and all your efforts in it. Just remember to save some of your earnings because it's not as stable as a regular job! .-= Race´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MyCrossroads/~3/4bZmhrgcywQ/my-travel-horoscope.html" rel="nofollow">My Travel Horoscope</a> =-. I agree with Roy and DiTesco you must establish yourself first before quitting your job. I’ve been blogging for two years before I finally decided to quit my job. Though my employer tried to offer me part-time job or consultancy I decided to make blogging my full-time job because I can work at home, manage my household and look after my kids. I’ve been earning more than my office salary then so I ended my neverending extension with my employer, I beg actually for my boss to let me go lol! I asked for a separation pay and started my full-time blogging. It’s a well-compensated job if you really put your heart and all your efforts in it. Just remember to save some of your earnings because it’s not as stable as a regular job!
.-= Race´s last blog ..My Travel Horoscope =-.

]]> By: Jena Isle http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/#comment-5848 Jena Isle Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:18 +0000 http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/?p=2028#comment-5848 So freelancing and problogging really earns for you. This is because you're in the IT business and there's a big demand for it. Congrats, I earn a few bucks too but I'm just a small fry in this world of HTML and XML and I'm glad I'm even earning from the internet. Very informative post. Thanks for sharing. .-= Jena Isle´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GewgawWritings/~3/rsry0SOhe_8/woof-contest-top-picks-for-november-6.html" rel="nofollow">WOOF Contest – Top Picks for November 6, 2009</a> =-. So freelancing and problogging really earns for you. This is because you’re in the IT business and there’s a big demand for it. Congrats, I earn a few bucks too but I’m just a small fry in this world of HTML and XML and I’m glad I’m even earning from the internet.

Very informative post. Thanks for sharing.
.-= Jena Isle´s last blog ..WOOF Contest – Top Picks for November 6, 2009 =-.

]]> By: Jhong Medina http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/#comment-5846 Jhong Medina Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:15:52 +0000 http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/?p=2028#comment-5846 You got a pretty serious post here Gem. I agree with DiTesco about item number 1. Before jumping to be a freelancer or a problogger make sure that you have established your market or your audience first. Making money online can be rewarding but you'll need to have patience and perseverance with this kind of business. It may take months for you to reap your investments or even years. Don't get suck by those advertisement "I'm earning $200 a day", like any other business... having this online business can be a 50/50 gamble. .-= Jhong Medina´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.qlickcafe.com/blogs/qlick-tips-and-tricks/twitter-retweet-button-beta/" rel="nofollow">Twitter Retweet Button (Beta)</a> =-. You got a pretty serious post here Gem. I agree with DiTesco about item number 1. Before jumping to be a freelancer or a problogger make sure that you have established your market or your audience first. Making money online can be rewarding but you’ll need to have patience and perseverance with this kind of business. It may take months for you to reap your investments or even years. Don’t get suck by those advertisement “I’m earning $200 a day”, like any other business… having this online business can be a 50/50 gamble.
.-= Jhong Medina´s last blog ..Twitter Retweet Button (Beta) =-.

]]> By: Heather Kephart http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/#comment-5823 Heather Kephart Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:47:39 +0000 http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/?p=2028#comment-5823 Great article, Gem! "Is there a demand for my skills and experience?" That's a big one for me. In the real world yes, it was easy for me to find employment based upon my specific experience. But that experience does not translate to online. My blog is a personal one and I have family and friends following. But if I want to take it to the next level, I need to start thinking about things that happen to me on a daily basis and whether or not they will be helpful to other people. .-= Heather Kephart´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/heatherkephartcomments/~3/pK8vzj3tSu4/" rel="nofollow">Comment on Guest Post: Cindy the Facebook Bat Lady by Dawn</a> =-. Great article, Gem! “Is there a demand for my skills and experience?” That’s a big one for me. In the real world yes, it was easy for me to find employment based upon my specific experience. But that experience does not translate to online.

My blog is a personal one and I have family and friends following. But if I want to take it to the next level, I need to start thinking about things that happen to me on a daily basis and whether or not they will be helpful to other people.
.-= Heather Kephart´s last blog ..Comment on Guest Post: Cindy the Facebook Bat Lady by Dawn =-.

]]> By: Bobby http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/#comment-5793 Bobby Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:53:08 +0000 http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/?p=2028#comment-5793 Hi Gem It's been a long time! Could you still remember me? This is Bobby from Baguio..I've been an avid reader of your blog..I've been away for too long so I have a lot to catch up.. Good advice Gem and nice set of questions (most of my answers were "yes") I'm also doing freelance as of now but not into blogging but more into online teaching. That's the reason why I can't update my blog frequently. More Power! Hi Gem

It’s been a long time! Could you still remember me? This is Bobby from Baguio..I’ve been an avid reader of your blog..I’ve been away for too long so I have a lot to catch up..

Good advice Gem and nice set of questions (most of my answers were “yes”)

I’m also doing freelance as of now but not into blogging but more into online teaching. That’s the reason why I can’t update my blog frequently.

More Power!

]]> By: DiTesco http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/#comment-5746 DiTesco Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:48:29 +0000 http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/?p=2028#comment-5746 I agree to everything you said here. However, great caution should be taken with #1 on your list, particularly if you are just beginning your online career. Day job may suck, I know and not rewarding enough, but there is the matter of fixed income that flows in on a monthly basis. This can not be replaced by anyone immediately with an online career. There is a lot to build first as you are going to face so much competition which in the end is why many fail. Obviously, once you are set, and having a decent flow of income, then maybe it is time to quit that job. .-= DiTesco´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.iblogzone.com/2009/11/amazon-make-money-with-twitter-program.html" rel="nofollow">Amazon's Make Money With Twitter Program</a> =-. I agree to everything you said here. However, great caution should be taken with #1 on your list, particularly if you are just beginning your online career. Day job may suck, I know and not rewarding enough, but there is the matter of fixed income that flows in on a monthly basis. This can not be replaced by anyone immediately with an online career. There is a lot to build first as you are going to face so much competition which in the end is why many fail. Obviously, once you are set, and having a decent flow of income, then maybe it is time to quit that job.
.-= DiTesco´s last blog ..Amazon’s Make Money With Twitter Program =-.

]]> By: Kelvin Servigon http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/#comment-5736 Kelvin Servigon Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:49:26 +0000 http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/?p=2028#comment-5736 This is not the right time for me to go problogging (or the full-time blogging) because I'm still a student. LOL. But I guess, with my studies, I can still do some blog stuffs, but of course, always "study first". :) .-= Kelvin Servigon´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kelvinonian/eZTG/~3/n8m2hC9jsqk/" rel="nofollow">Direct Sat TV Offers The Best!</a> =-. This is not the right time for me to go problogging (or the full-time blogging) because I’m still a student. LOL. But I guess, with my studies, I can still do some blog stuffs, but of course, always “study first”. :)
.-= Kelvin Servigon´s last blog ..Direct Sat TV Offers The Best! =-.

]]> By: Calvin http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/is-freelancing-for-you/#comment-5735 Calvin Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:35:44 +0000 http://www.theladyprogrammer.com/?p=2028#comment-5735 can't give up my day job for a problogging thing. mababa lang kinikita ko sa blog although i enjoy the perks. :) .-= Calvin´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.calvinshub.com/2009/11/we-got-our-chinese-visa/" rel="nofollow">We got our Chinese visa!</a> =-. can’t give up my day job for a problogging thing. mababa lang kinikita ko sa blog although i enjoy the perks. :)
.-= Calvin´s last blog ..We got our Chinese visa! =-.

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