How freelancing and remote work is changing the world - Ines Avdic-Zekic
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The document discusses how freelancing and remote work is changing the world of work. It notes that the freelance workforce in the US is expected to grow to 35% by 2017 and 50% by 2020. It also mentions that 63% of independent workers chose freelancing willingly rather than out of necessity, and 80% feel it is better than traditional employment. The document provides tips for freelancing successfully such as deciding what type of work you want to do, being prepared financially and with a portfolio, and maintaining a work-life balance.
How freelancing and remote work is changing the world - Ines Avdic-Zekic
- 1. How freelancing and remote work is changing the world
- 2. Hi, I’m Ines • I’m from Sarajevo. I’ve traveled to 20 countries and visited more than 45 cities in the last 2.5 years. • I’m a Technical Sourcer and a Community Leader for Toptal. @nesuss
- 3. • Developers • Designers • Finance experts The top 3% @nesuss
- 4. All over the world @nesuss
- 5. How many of you have worked as a freelancer? @nesuss
- 6. How many of you have worked remotely? @nesuss
- 7. @nesuss Computer Remote freelancer in the wild Good views Keeping it casual @nesuss Remote freelancer in the wild @nesuss@nesuss Computer Remote freelancer in the wild Shot during Toptal Snow Trip 2017 Keeping it casual Good views @nesuss@nesuss Remote freelancer in the wild Shot during Toptal Snow Trip 2017
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- 10. @nesuss Computer Remote freelancer in the wild Good views Keeping it casual @nesuss Remote freelancer in the wild @nesuss@nesuss Computer Remote freelancer in the wild Shot during Toptal Snow Trip 2017 Keeping it casual Good views @nesuss@nesuss Computer Remote freelancer in the wild Good views Keeping it casual Shot during Toptal Snow Trip 2017
- 11. @nesuss@nesuss Computer Remote freelancer in the wild Good views Keeping it casual #WINNING Shot during Toptal Snow Trip 2017Shot in Santo Domingo, 2016
- 12. Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/waldleventhal/2014/11/24/5-predictions-for-the-freelance-economy-in-2015 35% 50% Freelancer workforce in the US (expected)2017 2020 @nesuss
- 13. Source: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8456-freelance-work-increasing.html 63% of independent workers started freelancing by choice, not necessity. @nesuss
- 14. Source: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8456-freelance-work-increasing.html 80% of the independent workers surveyed said they view freelancing as better than working a traditional job. @nesuss
- 15. Working remotely has become much easier @nesuss
- 17. Work whenever you want, from wherever you want. @nesuss
- 18. Already got a job? No problem! @nesuss
- 19. And… do all of this regardless of where you’re from or what their education level is. @nesuss
- 20. @nesuss
- 21. Freelancing challenges • Finding clients and logistics • Job security • Getting paid • Feeling part of a community and professional development (Historically) @nesuss
- 22. @nesuss !
- 23. @nesuss
- 25. Decide what you want to do • Freelancer • Remote worker • Digital nomad " @nesuss
- 26. How to tell if you’re ready to freelance? @nesuss
- 27. Style @nesuss
- 29. Make that portfolio sparkle @nesuss http://www.danielfischer.com/
- 30. Ruby or Ruby on Rails? #WINNING @nesuss
- 31. Productivity @nesuss Pomodoro, Rescue Time, Freedom, Time doctor, etc.
- 33. Work organization (Track your hours) @nesuss
- 34. Coordination (time and online presence) @nesuss World Time Buddy
- 35. Stay healthy! (Physical and mental health) @nesuss
- 38. @nesuss @nesuss
- 39. Travel the world #Toptal@nesuss @nesuss
- 40. Save up! @nesuss
- 41. @nesuss
- 42. Have a plan B @nesuss
- 43. Be safe! @nesuss • Travel insurance • Visas • Read up on local laws and be respectful
- 47. “95% of great programmers are born outside the US.” – Paul Graham, Co-Founder of YCombinator, Let The Other 95% Of Great Programmers In @nesuss
- 49. Ines Avdic-Zekic Technical Sourcer/Community Leader @nesuss ines.avdic@toptal.com