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Discussion on: Freelancer vs. Company Employee

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Andrew Baisden

Hey Matt I have been freelance for about 1 year now. Yes I have been in full time permanent work too before so I can relate to both areas. Well that would depend on your skillset and how many years you have been programming. If I was in your situation I would try to build my network and reputation first before looking for freelance gigs. And also make sure that you actually have the skills to back up your profile.

You have worked for companies before so you have experience. Infrastructure meaning the way that the company is set up? You just adapt to the new situation and come up with a plan on how you are going to be a good worker. The role might be different but so long as you know what you are doing you can transition.

Self-promotion is all part of being a content creator. When I started I just wanted to be active in the community and I was making content that I could use for my own reference. Then I started to grow an audience and it made me take it more seriously. I went from a simple blogger to a Technical Writer.

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Matt C • Edited

How long were you working on programming before you went solo?
So hold it, are you are Techincal Writer as well. Do you have gigs where you are writing manuals for users, etc?

I think that the landscape of web-dev/data science and programming is sufficiently different from my past 'incarnations' to warrant working with a company at first.

We should chat some time. ;)

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Andrew Baisden

About 2 years I guess. I have switched between the two so it has not been consistent. Well yes I have done a few guides and tutorials. It is always changing that's why it's important to stay up to date on all the latest trends. Sure why not.