"I work from home... therefore I do nothing." The reason I have done virtually nothing here at disassociated this afternoon is because... I've not been here this afternoon. I've been out having coffee and chatting with a fellow freelance content producer, and comparing notes. Ordinarily I'd link to her website, but it will soon become apparent why I won't today. She was telling me about a would-be "client" of hers, who wants ... Read full entry

Why Did You Hire Me? Renumeration, contractual obligations, dealing with workplace meetings, and exit strategies. Whether you are a freelancer, or a permanent employee, all the bases are covered here. Can you remember being on a project or in a professional position where someone, somewhere, didn't raise the question: "how much are we paying for this?" The question is sometimes born of jealousy or financial responsibility, but usually not out ... Read full entry

Loneliness 2.0 Loneliness, despair, depression... these are some of the less pleasant accompaniments to working alone from home. While many find it satisfying, many miss the working company of other people. There are alternatives for those working alone though, and options worth exploring before throwing in the towel and taking an office job. Telecommuters can tell you that no matter how much you love yourself, like your freedom, or enjoy the ... Read full entry

Hump Day. Or the winter solstice. Actually it was yesterday, officially, but a lot of the US and European blogs I am looking at are talking about the summer solstice now. For us, at least, the days start getting longer here on in! Binding Ink is the blog of Ohio based Jeane Michelle Culp who has penned no fewer than 5000 poems. That's right; 5000! The Gizfolio Startup Blog is ... Read full entry