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FLIP Chat & Chill: The Negative Side of Freelancing (and ways to counterattack)
When you are planning to go mountain-climbing, you are probably excited about the amazing sense of accomplishment you would feel once you've reached the top. If you are wise, you're also probably going to prepare yourself for the worst.
Freelancing has a lot of perks:
- decent income
- no traffic
- more savings
- quality time with family
- no office politics
- and more!
These are all good and exciting stuff for the aspiring freelancer, but if you are seriously considering working freelance, you need to be prepared for the negative side of it as well.
There are pros and cons to freelancing and that's the truth. We can't avoid the fact but we can be better prepared to counterattack if we are aware.
Can you name some of the disadvantages of working from home?
We have a few things on our list that are related to the following areas:
- people
- technology
- environment
- self-discipline
We'd love to have you join the discussion and share your own thoughts and personal experiences related to the topic.
Hello po. I'm planning to resign from my corporate job. I see opportunity in freelancing but is it worth it? Wala po ako ipon. Ang hold ko is ung 75% of vabootcampers na nahahire. Malapit ko na matapos ang course and planning to join hustle challenge by August. I am bookkeeper by profession po. Thank you po sa advice. ☺️
haha, i did that "unfollow" friends dito sa facebook para lang hindi mkatrigger sa depression ko noong nagkasakit ako at walang income since I couldn't work at nakaleave kay client. tapos si client walang pakialam na may sakit ako, so no work, no pay talaga. xD
Hello po
Thanks for this invite medyo nabuhayan ako ng loob.
Thanks for the very positive and kind advice Sir Phoenix🙂
haleerr beautiful peepz ^^
I always watch jassucess to keep me going on freelancing journey...
It helps me to boost my confidence ..
I am learning a lot. I can relate. 🙂
Is it ok to charge lower rate just to get my first client?
Some advice you don't Some advice you do. To me it depends on how you sell yourself. I strongly recommend you read up on how to negotiate. Lessen your rate only when you've exhausted all your options and you're getting desperate.
Internet connections in most part of our country sucks! What internet provider are you guys can recommend?
Hi Jj Santos, check this blog : https://vabootcamp.ph/blog/internet-connections-philippines/
Yes po kala nila kung ano lng gngawa sa laptop 😞
Monday Blues
Thank you sir Phoenix for inspiring me.
I started reading blogs and videos about freelancing, kasama na videos ni sir Jason. Yes! I'm not charging 1$ na. haha. I wanted to join VA bootcamp kahit na 5 year VA na ako because marami pa ako hindi alam.
I love bookkeeping pero ayaw ko na sa corporate talaga. 😞
I love bookkeeping pero ayaw ko na sa corporate talaga.
whoaaa nag freeze sakin Y oh Y??? is it my connection?
medyo lag nga po mommy
Regarding rates or coming up with one, is it not that that is where the other value of completing the VAB come im? It’s not like coming in unarmed or equipped for the job. Admittedly, like what Phoenix partly mentioned, there are people who are just lucky to get clients who are generous in giving high rates, while some are not - what is important is knowing that you are coming in equipped/armed - and that starting somewhere (actually at USD5/hr as suggested - having completed VAB - and thus technically ready for any general VA work.
Nhoy Japitana Romeo
Guys, trivia, especially to Jason, once a VA somehow come specialize a certain niche, can he/she be already called a “Virtual Professional” or “VP” already? 😉
By definition naman kasi once you start getting regularly paid for your service you're already considered a professional. But I get what you're saying. My answer is "yes."
yes mommy here daming work sa bahay.
Yan reason bakit ako napasuko. Sobrang hirap mging working mom lalo pag homebased.
Yes I enjoyed this session. 🙂
yes! very interesting. thank you for this topic
Bilis nga ng oras. Hehe.
I really enjoy and learn a lot po.and also na inspire.thank you po
Thanks for the heartfelt sharing!
Wow dami ko natotonan...
Yes po, enjoy much. Keep Hustling!🙂🙂
Yes po, enjoy much. Keep Hustling!
In applying job post Po, sometimes hndi ako agad makapag pass or apply kse merun dun kelangan ifill up ung mode of payment, what if po pag Wala Po tlga . Hndi Po ba tlga pede mag apply or ipursue ung application.
Thanks po
As long as hindi Upwork (na kailangan ng connects connects na iyan) you're free to send application letters. Just be aware that if you lack something (and most especially if you don't address that something), chances are you'll be ignored.
Phoenix Jackson thanks sir 😊
Phoenix Jackson thanks sir
Thank you Sir Phoenix, Maam Jerika Pammy and Sir Jason. 😊
Thank you Sir Phoenix, Maam Jerika Pammy and Sir Jason.
push lang to get clients and learn more skills.
Late na ako 😥
Late na ako
Hehehe sir phoenix😁 pahingi😂
Hehehe sir phoenix pahingi
Paturo sir phoenix on how to chopsticks yung clover. 😀
sana mabasa ni phoenix 2 LOL
Ha ha. Practice practice lang naman.
Thank you po sa lahat ng nashare niyong experiences.
Thank u po!
Hi Jerika 😉
hello sis thank you sa tips♥️
hello sis thank you sa tips
Hello Mommy Pammy
Mahar Delos Reyes Pedral thanks for watchiiiing!
Survivor tayo!!!
I redirect the newbies also sa VA bootcamp ☺️
I redirect the newbies also sa VA bootcamp
Thank you po sir Jayson,sir Phoenix,ms
Pammy and ms.Jerika sa pag share ng experiences and knowledge nio po.😊😘
Thank you po sir Jayson,sir Phoenix,ms
Pammy and ms.Jerika sa pag share ng experiences and knowledge nio po.
want to try freelancing
Sir Phoenix is a bit Gentle today 😇 so much wisdom for an hour of FREE webinar.
May Clover kasi kaya a bit gentle. Ha ha.
Sir Phoenix is a bit Gentle today so much wisdom for an hour of FREE webinar.
there is FREEDOM in freelancing
I love it!
really love your webinars
It's not easy but it is worth it. 😍
It's not easy but it is worth it.
thank you phoenix now i am eating my chitcheria w/ chopstick LOL it's not messy anymore on my fingers & no trace of mumu in my keyboard & mouse 🤣😂🤣
Peanuts ang chicheria ko. Puede pa ang spoon hehe.
Yes! I prefer using utensils than wearing gloves.
thank you phoenix now i am eating my chitcheria w/ chopstick LOL it's not messy anymore on my fingers & no trace of mumu in my keyboard & mouse
I love what you have said sir phoenix.. "Hindi ka pa ba gutom"..
inspiring stories
hi Mr Jason😊😊watching from Baguio here😊
hi Mr Jasonwatching from Baguio here
Gustong gusto kong matutunan ang Freelancing ayaw ko na.mag abroad at mangamuhan..mahirap makisama gusto ko na.makasama.mga anak ko...i hope i can overcome ang fear na sumabak sa freelancing😊😊
Gustong gusto kong matutunan ang Freelancing ayaw ko na.mag abroad at mangamuhan..mahirap makisama gusto ko na.makasama.mga anak ko...i hope i can overcome ang fear na sumabak sa freelancing
hello...watching from kuwait..
Thanks for the vudeo
Thanks for inviting me here
konti na lang puwede na mag Chef Boy Logro Show mode sina Phoenix Jackson while Chat & Chill about freelancing. Nabalik narin ung hilig ko sa Jack&Jill snacks 😆 Motivation: Food is Life! helps me focus and keep going as well. P.S. guys keep energy drinks in moderation, too much can be too much, it'll get you old fast
konti na lang puwede na mag Chef Boy Logro Show mode sina Phoenix Jackson while Chat & Chill about freelancing. Nabalik narin ung hilig ko sa Jack&Jill snacks Motivation: Food is Life! helps me focus and keep going as well. P.S. guys keep energy drinks in moderation, too much can be too much, it'll get you old fast
tama, every weakness noticed is an opportunity for strength! banatan ng open-mind, passion, research, and practice practice! aja!
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Hi.........my audio is only 3/3 from davao po
Wow nakakainspire tlga dito. Gusto ko rin gnyang work.
Sorry.....I have break off....my audio is not good...Thank you Guys....
Sorry.........my audio is not good.....I could hardly hear them...break off
Thank you ....it 's awesome
Hello
Good evening from caloocan late watching😅
Good evening from caloocan late watching
present po...................monitoring....fm davao city.
i am a PWD
i am here good evening....present....poor boy fm davao
Sir Phoenix ,fab hair!
Im glad that i tried this..from now on i can learn alot from you guys.as a high school graduate who understand english but not confident to speak. Thank u very much
Taeam repøla
bye2
Team replay ako sis. Jerika. May Christian meetings kasi kami every Monday. Pero habol ako sa replay. 😀 <3
Jenniscel Ruth Macaranas salamat kabsat😊❤
Jenniscel Ruth Macaranas salamat kabsat
Anybody in VAs whose former profession was in Architecture/Civil-Structural Building Construction (former OFW)? I need some info.
I enjoyed watching this episode coz l learned more about the negative sides of freelancing.
Hello from USA
Hi Dianne
I am watching from bacoor, Cavite I need a job,, can I join
I guess everything naman has a pros and cons. depends nlng on the individuals approach lalo when it comes to challenges. its either you run, hide or face it.
yes surround daw with positive
Hello, Frey Eustaquio here of Marikina city
Thank you so much😇
Hello po...
Good afternoon from Pandacan, Manila
sorry im late to learn this vedio nice ☺
sorry im late to learn this vedio nice
Marlyn Reyes
hi po
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