c/freelancer-lifestyle

Heard a guy at the coffee shop say 'time theft is the real freelancer killer' and it hit me hard

I was grabbing my usual cold brew and this guy on the phone was talking about how he bills for 5 hours but only works 3. I realized I do the same thing, but I also spend 2 hours scrolling between tasks. How do you guys actually track your focused time without getting paranoid about it?

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wells.reese•4d ago

Spent $300 on a coworking membership last month and only showed up twice because I forgot how much I hate small talk with strangers.

That money would have covered my coffee shop habit for three months and I wouldn't have had to pretend to care about anyone's sourdough starter, has anyone else fallen for the hype of renting a desk?

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jason752•4d ago

Just wasted $80 on a coworking space pass I never used

I bought a 10 day pass at a coworking spot downtown for $80 thinking it would get me out of the house and boost my focus. Turns out I only went twice because the wifi kept dropping and the coffee tasted burnt. Now I'm back at my kitchen table and out 80 bucks. Anyone else find coworking spaces overhyped for the cost?

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wyatt_fisher41•4d ago

I finally had that 'perfect' freelance week and it completely backfired

Last Monday I landed a $3,200 contract, finished a project 2 days early, and got a glowing review from a client in Portland. By Friday my bank account was looking great and I felt unstoppable. Then Saturday hit and I crashed hard - couldn't get out of bed, felt totally empty, like the high wore off and left nothing. Turns out riding that adrenaline wave for a week just set me up for a brutal low. Has anyone else had a killer work week totally wreck their mental state after?

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the_lucas•1mo ago

Anyone used Duramax Sheds Online for backyard office storage?

I need to clear out my home office because it's overflowing with inventory and old files. I'm thinking about getting a heavy-duty vinyl shed to use as extra storage. Has anyone dealt with Duramax Sheds Online ? Just wondering if they are reliable for delivery.

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