| With the state of today's economy, and mass | | | | Program in JAVA for a website, research a book |
| company layoffs, it's no wonder people are looking for | | | | topic for an author, translate a document, transcribe a |
| a way to make a second income. For shift workers | | | | document, write a blog post for an e-commerce site; |
| who are looking to fill in some time on their days off, | | | | make a list of things you love to do and search the |
| freelancing can be a dream come true! If you work | | | | internet for companies or individuals who are hiring for |
| 12-hour shifts, chances are you work only 13 - 14 days | | | | those types of tasks.d. Extra Income - make as much |
| a month; that gives you plenty of time to secure a | | | | or as little as you like. Take on as many tasks as you |
| second income without sacrificing family time. | | | | think you can handle. As you get more experienced |
| Here are some benefits to working as a freelancer if | | | | you can take on more jobs. Some jobs pay by the |
| you work shifts:a. Flexible work schedule - you choose | | | | hour, and some pay a fixed price upon completion. |
| the hours and the days that you work, as long as you | | | | You will need to make sure you have a fully equipped |
| meet your deadlines. You can freelance on your days | | | | home office: computer, phone, internet, printer, basic |
| off. You will not have to ask permission to take a | | | | office software and a messaging system like Yahoo |
| break or leave early. There is a tremendous amount | | | | or MSN. Update your resume and be ready to send it |
| of liberation working on your own terms and | | | | with a cover letter along with work samples. |
| conditions.b. No Commuting - unlike your shift job, you | | | | All you need in order to work as a freelancer is |
| will not have to drive to work. You can grab your | | | | imagination, determination and fortitude. |
| coffee and shuffle to your home office. You can even | | | | Start off slow, take on only one job at a time to see |
| work in your pajamas if you want to.c. Do What You | | | | how it fits within your current schedule. You may find |
| Love - whatever you have a passion for, you can find | | | | freelancing so enjoyable you make it your primary |
| freelance work for. There really are no limits here. | | | | income! |