One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
For the long term stuff (keep in mind this is not how you get started),
I have two heroes to recommend
Should be enough to keep you busy for a moment :)
For really good conversations between Jonathan and Eric on the subject listen to the freelancing podcast from devchat TV. You will need to go back to the very beginning. Current episodes are infrequent and have a very different focus.
Different advice applies whether you focus on how to get started or what's a better long term strategy.
To get started you should do opportunistic things that don't scale like contacting your former employers.
Long term you should ditch hourly billing, learn about marketing, create your niche, ...
Thanks for the advice!
For the long term stuff (keep in mind this is not how you get started),
I have two heroes to recommend
Should be enough to keep you busy for a moment :)
Johnathan Stark
Eric Dietrich from @daedtech
For really good conversations between Jonathan and Eric on the subject listen to the freelancing podcast from devchat TV. You will need to go back to the very beginning. Current episodes are infrequent and have a very different focus.
Thanks, I will check them out