Taking a break!

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by jeewant_gupta_051275, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi guys,
    I have been constantly working as a freelance writer over the last 15 months- at DP and WF. I have decided to take a break (indefinite break!) from my freelancing career and enjoy the real world for a while.
    Has anyone of you ever felt the need of completely breaking away from their freelance careers? I know, people holding day jobs might have felt this way, but I would particularly be interested in what freelancers have to say about this!
    Regards
    Jeewant
     
    jeewant_gupta_051275, Aug 1, 2009 IP
  2. epicurus

    epicurus Peon

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    visiting another country is nice way to breakaway, in the philippines we have 7000 island surrounded by clean ocean water where you can enjoy tropical weather sip a nice coconut juice , just watch sunrise and sunset. wowo experience
     
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    breaking away from their freelance careers? :p
     
    jaymaxpax, Aug 2, 2009 IP
  4. jeewant_gupta_051275

    jeewant_gupta_051275 Well-Known Member

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    YEP!
    It sounds weird and funny- why would people ever need a break from freelance careers. Actually, my freelance stint hasn't been freelance in a real sense- I got long term clients who have been supplying me with regular work- enough to keep me occupied 24x7. So I strongly felt that I need a break a couple of months back!
     
    jeewant_gupta_051275, Aug 2, 2009 IP
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    You can take a break by making a small business not related to your work that could make also enjoyable and yet earn money
     
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  6. DeniseJ

    DeniseJ Live, Laugh, Love

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    If you take you "freelance" career as seriously as you would take any career, you should be able to take scheduled vacations when you need to. This requires having enough money saved up so that you can support yourself during your vacation. It's also a good idea to notify current clients in advance when you will not be available for work and when they can expect you back. By letting them know well beforehand, they can either find a temporary replacement until you return or decide to hold off on the project until you get back.

    Everyone needs a vacation now and then, and with the proper planning you should be able to do so without much hassle.
     
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    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    Take a good rest is for future journey. It is great idea, are you plan to travel someway?
     
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    Try sports. It would be helpful if you have an outlet for stress
     
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    Yeah sports are a money-efficient way.
     
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  10. jeewant_gupta_051275

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    Yeah- um planning to travel all over India..I have actually covered the north-western part already- amidst a break. Planning to head down south in another week .. :)
    I prefer traveling. Sports are fine over the weekend...
    Money-efficient? How?
     
    jeewant_gupta_051275, Aug 3, 2009 IP