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Time For A Change
By Derrick | February 1, 2008
It’s a new month, and that’s a good excuse for a bit of a change in the way the ol’ blog looks. I’ve used Cory Miller’s “Clean Copy 2″ theme – if it’s good enough for Michel Fortin and Terry Dean, it sure ought to be good enough for me!. Actually, I had to tweak it a bit to get it to behave the way I wanted…but that’s probably true for most free ‘off the rack’ themes.
Actually, the big change is in my working life. I’ve taken the giant step of quitting my J.O.B, so I’m freelancing again for the first time in 13 years. How do I feel? An odd mixture of exhilaration, relief and sheer terror. But as John Carlton says, sometimes you gotta work as if there’s a gun to your head. Out of the comfort zone, into the fire…
You can expect to see much more activity here, now that I have the time to get stuck in.
Topics: General | 34 Comments »
February 5th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Hi Derrick,
Just wanted to wish you good luck with the freelancing – hope that works out for you.
Ed.
February 7th, 2008 at 4:14 am
Hi Ed,
Thanks for the thought!
February 8th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Good luck on the new frontier! Remember to diversify your income streams! A lot of streams each with lots of different income will help to ease having no job!
Kenneth
February 9th, 2008 at 6:07 am
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August 15th, 2008 at 7:32 am
I see you are still using this theme. It is very clean and I really like the blue colors, considering using it myself…
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August 17th, 2008 at 4:22 am
I agree, the look of this theme is very clean and makes you look very professional!
August 17th, 2008 at 4:23 am
Its also very easy on the eyes!
August 25th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Congratulations for the move!! Now that a couple of months have gone bye, how have things gone?. The matter about quitting my day job, always crosses my mind, but it is always a very hard decission for me to take, so i keep postponing it.
August 29th, 2008 at 3:57 am
You quit your job?! That’s huge! I hope things are still going well for you. How is being a freelancer treating you?
September 1st, 2008 at 3:26 am
Quitting job and replacing with home based job, is really a tough decision. I faced some opposition from family and friends and fall into some crises as well for shot time.
At the end it turns out to be cool, your own timings, your own work and more you put more you get!
Good luck!
September 1st, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Congratulations on quitting your job – I took that giant leap just one short year ago.
I was scared at first, but once things got rolling it has been okay. There is just something wonderful about having the freedom from a 9-5 job and it has definitely been the right choice for me.
September 19th, 2008 at 5:28 am
You’ll never what to go back to a regular job. Its great to be on your own. Good luck.
January 7th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Quitting a job can be scary, But also gives freedom. You can focus more on what you desire. From what I read in your blog, you will have success in your new way. Good luck!
January 15th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Just make sure your self employment money is very stable cause with this economy you need to be careful quitting job too early.
March 18th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Nothing is as scary and stressed as thinking of losing your job. What I realised is that it even makes you ask yourself questions like – Was it the right job for me? Can I go for a better pay? All the best
March 29th, 2009 at 4:05 am
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May 7th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
I have a blog on a similar topic. Maybe we can exchange links?
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:49 pm
With the economic problems at the moment, most people are scared of doing something as brave as this. But fortune favours the brave! Good luck mate.
June 21st, 2009 at 4:48 am
I’m an online freelancer for a year now and I’d say this is the new way of earning right at the comfort of your homes.
June 21st, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Well, freelancing is very convenient, especially during these times wherein a lot of people are losing jobs, and companies suffering from the effects of global recession. It must have been a good move for you.
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June 30th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Just out of curiosity in what field are you freelancing?
This theme looks cool 
– Mike
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August 24th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Sometimes a change of employment is for the best. I know it can be tough to quit and established and well paying job, but in the end it may prove to be a better decision for you.
August 28th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Actually, the big change is in my working life. I’ve taken the giant step of quitting my J.O.B, so I’m freelancing again for the first time in 13 years.
September 16th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
It is very clean and I really like the blue colors, considering using it myself
November 14th, 2009 at 6:32 am
Your post is very interesting
January 5th, 2010 at 7:04 am
It’s always good to do freelancing work. Even I feel that sometimes when we work out of our comfort zone, we make more progress.
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