Comments on: How to Take Advantage of a Crappy Economy http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2009/11/leveraging-bad-economy/ Spicy Thoughts on Personal Finance Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:19:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Wojciech Kulickihttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2009/11/leveraging-bad-economy/#comment-789 Wojciech Kulicki Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:01:52 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=2749#comment-789 I think that's exactly why so many people are taking it up, not to mention that it's a lot of fun for those who are enjoying what they do as freelancers (which I think most people do). Once you have a baseline established, even if you're making $100 a month, you have the skills ready to scale up that operation if need be (as it so happens in a layoff). I think that’s exactly why so many people are taking it up, not to mention that it’s a lot of fun for those who are enjoying what they do as freelancers (which I think most people do).

Once you have a baseline established, even if you’re making $100 a month, you have the skills ready to scale up that operation if need be (as it so happens in a layoff).

]]> By: ConsciouslyFrugalhttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2009/11/leveraging-bad-economy/#comment-788 ConsciouslyFrugal Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:13:52 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=2749#comment-788 Yanno, freelancing might be even more important than we realize in this economy. I just read an article from the Wall Street Journal that highlighted two different men whose freelance (one was actually a hobbyist) gigs actually become their full-time jobs/income generators after getting laid off. If they hadn't paid attention to their secondary revenue streams, they might not have had anything to fall back on. .-= ConsciouslyFrugal´s last post: <a href="http://consciouslyfrugal.blogspot.com/2009/12/finding-and-supporting-locally-owned.html" rel="nofollow">Finding and Supporting Locally-Owned Businesses</a> =-. Yanno, freelancing might be even more important than we realize in this economy. I just read an article from the Wall Street Journal that highlighted two different men whose freelance (one was actually a hobbyist) gigs actually become their full-time jobs/income generators after getting laid off. If they hadn’t paid attention to their secondary revenue streams, they might not have had anything to fall back on.
.-= ConsciouslyFrugal´s last post: Finding and Supporting Locally-Owned Businesses =-.

]]> By: Wojciechhttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2009/11/leveraging-bad-economy/#comment-787 Wojciech Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:29:20 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=2749#comment-787 Precisely the story out of CA I was alluding to. :) Thanks for bringing it up. Precisely the story out of CA I was alluding to. :) Thanks for bringing it up.

]]> By: Financial Samuraihttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2009/11/leveraging-bad-economy/#comment-786 Financial Samurai Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:01:24 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=2749#comment-786 Indeed. Hence, should take a look at a post I put up yesterday entitled "Tuition Hike For The Poor is Like A Tax Hike For The Rich" after the University California raised tuition by 32%! OUCH! Indeed. Hence, should take a look at a post I put up yesterday entitled “Tuition Hike For The Poor is Like A Tax Hike For The Rich” after the University California raised tuition by 32%! OUCH!

]]> By: Wojciech Kulickihttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2009/11/leveraging-bad-economy/#comment-785 Wojciech Kulicki Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:54:31 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=2749#comment-785 Now, there's an idea. :) Yes, I'm sure that the students in school now aren't happy when they see their tuition skyrocket, especially since some of them went to school with the expectation of "being shielded" from the recession. Now, there’s an idea. :) Yes, I’m sure that the students in school now aren’t happy when they see their tuition skyrocket, especially since some of them went to school with the expectation of “being shielded” from the recession.

]]> By: Wojciech Kulickihttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2009/11/leveraging-bad-economy/#comment-784 Wojciech Kulicki Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:48:00 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=2749#comment-784 That's an incredible discount, even for a family member! It's great that you can take advantage. I think there are many people "jumping on" the freelance train, but those who have been doing for a while, such as yourself, are definitely better positioned to take advantage of it. Even after the recession is over, with the globalization of business and the Internet, I see a lot of work being done that way that was traditionally done with in-house staff. That’s an incredible discount, even for a family member! It’s great that you can take advantage.

I think there are many people “jumping on” the freelance train, but those who have been doing for a while, such as yourself, are definitely better positioned to take advantage of it.

Even after the recession is over, with the globalization of business and the Internet, I see a lot of work being done that way that was traditionally done with in-house staff.

]]> By: Financial Samuraihttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2009/11/leveraging-bad-economy/#comment-783 Financial Samurai Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:07:39 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=2749#comment-783 Good points Fizz. And since colleges are being overrun, it's a natural next step to start business that cater to nervous potential students and parents who need guidance and assurance. Good points Fizz. And since colleges are being overrun, it’s a natural next step to start business that cater to nervous potential students and parents who need guidance and assurance.

]]> By: Mirandahttp://www.fiscalfizzle.com/2009/11/leveraging-bad-economy/#comment-782 Miranda Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:01:28 +0000 http://www.fiscalfizzle.com/?p=2749#comment-782 Great post! I've had great business all through the recession -- being a freelancer has never been better! And we've taken advantage of the low prices. My brother works at a furniture store, so we took the plunge on a dining room set and a sofa set. Why? Because we got a 60% family discount on top of the recession-sale prices. It's all about looking for the silver linings and taking advantage of the opportunities. They're out there. Great post! I’ve had great business all through the recession — being a freelancer has never been better! And we’ve taken advantage of the low prices. My brother works at a furniture store, so we took the plunge on a dining room set and a sofa set. Why? Because we got a 60% family discount on top of the recession-sale prices. It’s all about looking for the silver linings and taking advantage of the opportunities. They’re out there.

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