Part of being a successful freelancer is learning how to become a good salesperson. Presenting yourself as a knowledgeable professional who understands the needs of your clients is crucial when it comes to winning contracts. In fact, my ability to communicate my worth to my clients is one of the things that I credit to … Read More
I had to do something I absolutely hate doing. I broke up with a client. It doesn’t happen very often. In fact, it’s been YEARS since I last felt the need to cut the cord and end an engagement early. I don’t even blame the client. I blame myself for ignoring the red flags. Luckily … Read More
The following article was originally published on Upwork.com in 2019. Ten years ago, Morgan Overholt began her career in a traditional corporate role. For almost a decade she endured long hours and office politics and was left wondering whether or not she was on the right path. “I was nearing the end of another nine-day … Read More
The following article is a repost from Refinery29. In our series Salary Stories, women with long-term career experience open up about the most intimate details of their jobs: compensation. It’s an honest look at how real people navigate the complicated world of negotiating, raises, promotions, and job loss, with the hope it will give young women … Read More