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Freelance Follies: “When are you going to get a real job?”

by Jake Poinier

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We’ve all been there: A former co-worker, a friend, or (in my case) a father-in-law who’s absolutely perplexed that you could make a living (GASP!) by being a self-employed writer, editor, graphic designer or other type of creative. “When are you going to get a real job?” is among Urban Muse Susan Johnston’s “10 things you should never ask a freelance writer,” and you can try to explain your reasoning…but probably best to laugh and enjoy our little secret about the benefits of freelance jobs.

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  3. Dr. Freelance says

    Thanks Susan — you’re one of my regular reads.

    Glad I could give you a laugh, P.S. And thanks for the tweet, too 🙂

  4. Omar says

    That was funny. You can’t live some else’s life. Why trade your happiness to make others happy. Great video.

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