I require a $2k retainer to get started. I specialize with react, node and python. I built https://chaincollection.io and https://tradematesports.com. If you're looking for dev done feel free to reach out. My email is jonkolmanllc@gmail.com Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36450762 Points: 1 # Comments: 0

Hi HN,It's taking more time than we planned to raise and my savings are starting to decrease.My background is in portfolio management and software engineering (data science/data infrastructure).I'm wondering what resources I should be using to find freelance work/part-time work to pay the bills.So far, I've done a few things on Upwork, but there's not enough fitting jobs to make good money. I've also done the whole…

Time tracking is terribly mundane. But if you charge by the hour, or need to account for how you spend your work day, it's absolutely essential.

Article URL: https://raumet.com/freelance Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33878886 Points: 1 # Comments: 0

We are looking for a Full stack Java Developer (Freelance/40 hours a week). The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in Java, J2EE and have worked in the insurance or financial domain. Please note that this role would need you to be onsite in Venice, Florida for the first few weeks.If this is something you are interested in, please reach out here: yisfalemalemayehu at Toptal dot comLooking forward…

For the past year, an enterprising bunch of freelance hackers has been publicizing on social media how they've been able to manipulate the most sophisticated artificial intelligence models. Their "jailbreaks" produce answers that violate the models' own guardrails, by prompting the models to ...

When I started to put together my freelance portfolio, the natural wish was to include everything I've ever done to show how much experience I have. But then I found another way of thinking about it.

I'm 50 and have a home but no mortgage. I work for myself and my income is good, but up and down. I am facing a few quiet months. What is your financial strategy for knowing when it is time to become an employee again?I imagine if I had no income for 3 months I would think again. Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35802155 Points: 2 # Comments: 0

Want to build a long-term freelance career? Listen to these ten tips and you'll be prepped for success

I am Kevin Lu, a 12-year-experience graphic designer from Taiwan. I studied graphic design in the BFA program back at San Jose State University.After years as a freelance graphic designer, I noticed that most of my clients couldn't distinguish a good design from a better one! I interviewed my clients, and 90% of them told me the only way they could identify a designer professional or not wasn't by their work but by…

Illinois's freelance workers now have protection from discriminatory practices and unreliable compensation.

Article URL: https://dmitryfrank.com/articles/bulgaria_freelance_taxes Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29861467 Points: 1 # Comments: 0

"When an editor says this is the rate, it's hard not to be intimidated by that."

"It's always going to be a money vs. time vs. energy calculation."

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They're not perfect, but they're consistent.

Tech skills don't have to be extraordinary to be valuable. Indeed, you can make a great living designing simple websites or emails for small businesses.

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Following up on a pitch isn't easy. You really want to get a response, but you don't want to come across as annoying.

You may not realize it yet, but Twitter is a goldmine of freelance jobs — including freelance work you won't find elsewhere.