Comments on: The ups and downs of being a freelancer

By: Joel

Joel — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:32:15 +0000

G’day Ella,

I didnt read baby when you mentioned the ultrasound – I did think maybe a fan base funded health plan system could be in order?? too creepy? who cares! you’d have health cover

ps – freelancing is awesome, with the possible exception of the crushing boredom between bouts of inspiration

By: Eskil Jehn

Eskil Jehn — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:14:33 +0000

Found it at http://urdb.org/wr/pieces-chalk-thrown-person-taco-suit-singing-space-oddity and haven’t looked back since

By: Eskil Jehn

Eskil Jehn — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:26:50 +0000

Hey Ella, is there a video up of you singing Space Oddity while dressed as a taco?

By: excalipoor

excalipoor — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:49:06 +0000

Thanks for the info. I do think about being a freelancer someday, but I’m not ready right now. May be wait til 2014?

By: John Ferguson

John Ferguson — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:17:02 +0000

Loved your Rocketboom video! If I visit New York, Economy Candy’s a place I’ll have to go to.

I’m from the UK (where my employer pays for private health insurance, too! even though we have an NHS! aren’t I great! my tax that goes to the NHS pays for doctors for someone else ) But isn’t part of freelancing that you should be getting paid more cash to make up for the health insurance you would have got from a salaried position? Anyway, I found out today that the new director of Medicare and Medicaid is a friend of Jim Womack’s*, so there is hope!

* http://www.lean.org/common/display/?o=1509

By: Tony MacKeand

Tony MacKeand — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:38:44 +0000

Pro’s and Con’s are nicely explained better move to Canada Ella then Healthcare won’t be so bad. As one who is self employed I too can understand the rollercoaster that is spending your money. I have a had a few “Whoops” moments myself.

Hail to the sleeping in!

By: Will

Will — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:33:23 +0000

http://freelanceswitch.com
http://webworkerdaily.com
http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/

+No I don’t work for/get paid by/free sh** from/kickbacks from any.

By: Alan Robertson

Alan Robertson — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:56:20 +0000

witty and intelligent… but enough about me

Like your style. Your charisma really shines through in all your work.
Bet you’re a lot of fun to be around.

By: Benjamin Spall

Benjamin Spall — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:19:47 +0000

I don’t freelance, but I do work unusual shifts (starting past midday, finish late evening). Couldn’t agree with you more on the public transport issue. I fly through the streets of London on my way to work, all the while laughing at the 9-5′vers who spend the best part of their lives in traffic.

Really like the quotes, rushmc.

By: Dani_Zaz

Dani_Zaz — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:09:29 +0000

I have always thought that being a freelancer was glamorous and just the most awesome. Thank you for revealing the evil truth. Although, someday I will have to , sick treveal the ugly truth of being a stay at home mom. This is way not glamorous and does not include vacation, sick time or bonuses. Health care, though, is hopefully provided by partner. So that is a perk, I guess