Working from home
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I’m now faced with the prospect of loosing my job as part of the company I work for tries to cut expenses. I have many years experience in C\C++ as well as plenty of experience in ASP, Jscript, HTML, and just about every other aspect of web design. I could try to get another cubical job, but I’d like to try my hand at working from home, e.g. as a freelance programmer/web designer. If that doesn’t work out then I can always return to the more traditional job type. My problem is I don’t know where to start! How and who should I contact to inquire about doing work from home for them? How do some of your freelance guys get your contracts? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Yours, Simon Cohen Ex. Programmer P.S. If it makes any difference, i'm in the UK.
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I’m now faced with the prospect of loosing my job as part of the company I work for tries to cut expenses. I have many years experience in C\C++ as well as plenty of experience in ASP, Jscript, HTML, and just about every other aspect of web design. I could try to get another cubical job, but I’d like to try my hand at working from home, e.g. as a freelance programmer/web designer. If that doesn’t work out then I can always return to the more traditional job type. My problem is I don’t know where to start! How and who should I contact to inquire about doing work from home for them? How do some of your freelance guys get your contracts? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Yours, Simon Cohen Ex. Programmer P.S. If it makes any difference, i'm in the UK.
I don't know about the UK, but in NA if you find the right cubicle job you'll be able to work from home. As much as freelance work is appealing, it does come with its drawbacks i.e. no benefits, no paid holidays, no paid statutory holidays, little income security etc. These are choices you have to make. In the freelance world, cash flow is critical. There can be times when you will go 2-3 months between pay cheques. Get a line of credit. I would start by spreading the word amongst everyone you know, and be flexible in what sort of work you're willing to do up front. Depending upon the situation where you work, even approach your soon to be former employer about contract work. Getting steady, prompt paying part-time work can make things a lot easier for a freelancer.
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I’m now faced with the prospect of loosing my job as part of the company I work for tries to cut expenses. I have many years experience in C\C++ as well as plenty of experience in ASP, Jscript, HTML, and just about every other aspect of web design. I could try to get another cubical job, but I’d like to try my hand at working from home, e.g. as a freelance programmer/web designer. If that doesn’t work out then I can always return to the more traditional job type. My problem is I don’t know where to start! How and who should I contact to inquire about doing work from home for them? How do some of your freelance guys get your contracts? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Yours, Simon Cohen Ex. Programmer P.S. If it makes any difference, i'm in the UK.
Monster.com may provide some leads, although the market's pretty tight right now. Also check out EBay's (new?) service where you can advertise your skills and services. Good luck, /ravi "There is always one more bug..." http://www.ravib.com ravib@ravib.com
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I’m now faced with the prospect of loosing my job as part of the company I work for tries to cut expenses. I have many years experience in C\C++ as well as plenty of experience in ASP, Jscript, HTML, and just about every other aspect of web design. I could try to get another cubical job, but I’d like to try my hand at working from home, e.g. as a freelance programmer/web designer. If that doesn’t work out then I can always return to the more traditional job type. My problem is I don’t know where to start! How and who should I contact to inquire about doing work from home for them? How do some of your freelance guys get your contracts? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Yours, Simon Cohen Ex. Programmer P.S. If it makes any difference, i'm in the UK.
I recently decided that working from home would be a good thing for me, too. Forunately I have my full-time job to support me while I get started. I was expecting to carry on writing software, but I've ended up doing web design and IT support so far! The approach I took was to create a company to work under (see the link below). This has the advantage of allowing you to register for VAT and reclaim the cost of new software and hardware purchases and I think it also gives you more credibility in the marketplace. I'm hoping to go full-time working for myself before Christmas, so I think I'll have to approach some agencies fairly soon. The work I've got so far is through people I know, but isn't enough to rely on. Let me know how you get on. P.S. I'm UK-based, too. Derek Lakin. Salamander Software Ltd.
