*This episode was recorded pre-Coronavirus. Although still full of relevant information for freelancers, it is important to note that going forward it is an issue that we will be addressing and acknowledging, where relevant. In this episode TechPixies founder, Joy Foster is in conversation with, Dave Smyth, founder of Work Notes (@_worknotes) Dave has been…
This is the fourth and final of a 4-part series on freelancing vs part-time salaried work. Up to now, we’ve discussed: PART 1: Why women who are returning to work following a career break should be seeking a part time salaried role vs becoming a freelancer PART 2: The 4 benefits of returning to part-time…
Is it impossible for a woman to become a freelancer? No, it isn’t. But I would encourage women who want to become freelancers to take it more seriously than that. Don’t become a freelancer, become a business. Set up a proper Limited company and employ yourself as an employee. There are costs to doing it…
Last week, I wrote a blog post about why I would encourage women who are going back to work to take a salaried part-time job over becoming a freelancer. To summarise I made the following points: ⭐ Many women would like £1,000-£3,000 per month. ⭐ Part-time salaried work means you get paid holiday, pension pay…
I’m putting a stake in the ground. I think that women who are returning to work following a career break should seriously consider looking for a part-time salaried job rather than going straight into freelancing. Here’s why… I have been working with women full time since 2015 and I have learned a lot about what…