Category Archives: Freelancing

Regardless of What You’ve Heard Freelancing is a Tough Business

By Joanna Ciolek | Published: March 11, 2010
Like most designers I know, I’m a person who doesn’t thrive in a corporate world. I tried for many years and although I was good at it from the perspective of my employers, I didn’t feel that I belonged. Then again, maybe it’s my personality. I’m a go-getter who likes to take charge and lead [...]
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6 Reasons Why I Don’t Want To Be Your Freelancer

By Joanna Ciolek | Published: January 21, 2010
Recently, I came across a prospective client who painfully reminded me of another prospect I’ve had a pleasure to deal with in my first year of freelancing. Like other freelancers, I’ve head my share of not so great clients but this one I thankfully didn’t get involved with because there were just too many red [...]
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Where There Is Passion, There Is Success!

By Joanna Ciolek | Published: November 12, 2009
The secret to successful career is simple: you have to be passionate about what you do. Where there is passion, there is success! As a matter of fact, this rule applies to everything in life, not only your career. Taking Control! I struggled with my career choices for years. Raised by parents who believed that if [...]
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