Ask HN: Do you have a side project making more than $100 monthly?
(ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: Do you have a side project making more than $100 monthly?
Ask HN: Do you have a side project making more than $100 monthly?
Ask HN: I burnt out, quit my job – any advice on moving to freelance/consulting?
(ycombinator.com)
I've been working as a software engineer for close to 7 years now, ended up burning out pretty bad after a long period of impossible deadlines and lots of pressure at work, so I decided to quit.
I've been working as a software engineer for close to 7 years now, ended up burning out pretty bad after a long period of impossible deadlines and lots of pressure at work, so I decided to quit.
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (May 2025)
(ycombinator.com)
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.
Freelancers now represent more than one in four US workers
(computerworld.com)
As AI integration accelerates, businesses are facing widening skills gaps that traditional employment models struggle to address, and so more companies are choosing to hire freelancers to fill the void, according to a new report.
As AI integration accelerates, businesses are facing widening skills gaps that traditional employment models struggle to address, and so more companies are choosing to hire freelancers to fill the void, according to a new report.
Ask HN: Why is my F500 employer okay with paying 5x to freelancers?
(ycombinator.com)
I've changed some facts a bit. The story still stands.<p>This is definitely one of those times where I'm breaking my brain because something isn't logical and I haven't yet understand the cultural side of things, or hidden reasons I haven't identified yet. In almost all aspects of life, I don't have this issue anymore, but corporate life is new to me.<p>So could you please help me out?
I've changed some facts a bit. The story still stands.<p>This is definitely one of those times where I'm breaking my brain because something isn't logical and I haven't yet understand the cultural side of things, or hidden reasons I haven't identified yet. In almost all aspects of life, I don't have this issue anymore, but corporate life is new to me.<p>So could you please help me out?
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (April 2025)
(ycombinator.com)
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.
Show HN: EnkiTask: Lightweight Project Management for Freelancers
(enkitask.com)
Our tool is designed for both freelancers and team collaborations. Built with Agile principles and Scrum methodology, it strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. Keep your tasks organized, projects on track, and budgets intact, whether you're working solo or managing a team.
Our tool is designed for both freelancers and team collaborations. Built with Agile principles and Scrum methodology, it strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. Keep your tasks organized, projects on track, and budgets intact, whether you're working solo or managing a team.
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (March 2025)
(ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (March 2025)
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (March 2025)
Freelancing: How I found clients, part 1
(crocspace.substack.com)
It took me 2 years to get my first client as an independent freelancer.
It took me 2 years to get my first client as an independent freelancer.
North Korean IT teams infiltrate global freelance platforms
(dailynk.com)
North Korea has intensified its covert foreign currency operations by sending elite IT workers to China and Southeast Asia as freelancers.
North Korea has intensified its covert foreign currency operations by sending elite IT workers to China and Southeast Asia as freelancers.
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (February 2025)
(ycombinator.com)
SEEKING WORK - CTO Co-Pilot | Onsite EU / UK | REMOTE WORLDWIDE<p>==> Are you trying to hire a new CTO?<p>==> Is your IT management getting overloaded?<p>==> Do you have knowledge gaps that you can't find the right expertise for?<p>Consider a contract CTO co-pilot!<p>I provide dedicated, part-time CTO services by the hour or day, up to 2 full days a week.
SEEKING WORK - CTO Co-Pilot | Onsite EU / UK | REMOTE WORLDWIDE<p>==> Are you trying to hire a new CTO?<p>==> Is your IT management getting overloaded?<p>==> Do you have knowledge gaps that you can't find the right expertise for?<p>Consider a contract CTO co-pilot!<p>I provide dedicated, part-time CTO services by the hour or day, up to 2 full days a week.
Portal – sell your freelance services with style
(useportal.net)
Make your services stand out by presenting them with finesse. Forget emailing PDFs, late payments, or not hearing back. Use Portal to send branded digital proposals, collect project payments, run subscription-based services, transfer large deliverables, & more.
Make your services stand out by presenting them with finesse. Forget emailing PDFs, late payments, or not hearing back. Use Portal to send branded digital proposals, collect project payments, run subscription-based services, transfer large deliverables, & more.
Show HN: I made Tinder, but for side hustlers
(devmarket.pro)
Match unlimited partners with complementary skills. Evaluate them with tools to guarantee they are trustworthy. Start your SaaS together with clear agreements in place.
Match unlimited partners with complementary skills. Evaluate them with tools to guarantee they are trustworthy. Start your SaaS together with clear agreements in place.
Ask HN: Do you prefer working as a solo developer or as part of a team?
(ycombinator.com)
Obviously there's a limit to what a single person can build. But do you prefer working solo, perhaps as a freelancer, or as part of a team were tasks are delegated?
Obviously there's a limit to what a single person can build. But do you prefer working solo, perhaps as a freelancer, or as part of a team were tasks are delegated?
Upwork Projects Analysis 2024
(vollna.com)
Welcome to the first report of the Freelance Market Analysis by Vollna. Since 2016, we have been gathering and analyzing data from the world's largest freelance marketplaces to provide actionable insights for freelancers and agencies.
Welcome to the first report of the Freelance Market Analysis by Vollna. Since 2016, we have been gathering and analyzing data from the world's largest freelance marketplaces to provide actionable insights for freelancers and agencies.
Ask HN: An invoicing platform specifically for Freelancers
(ycombinator.com)
Over the past few months, I have been building an invoicing platform designed from the ground up, specifically for freelancers.
Over the past few months, I have been building an invoicing platform designed from the ground up, specifically for freelancers.
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (January 2025)
(ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (January 2025)
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (January 2025)
40+ JackOfManyTrades needs advice for job search
(ycombinator.com)
Hi peeps. Living in Germany, have a masters in chemical engineering. After working a few years in my own field, got bored and switched sectors. Then realized I really enjoy learning, getting good at a new position, and then get bored. Was young back then so I kept switching jobs, fields, industries. Have also been working as a freelancer on the side for 15+ years.
Hi peeps. Living in Germany, have a masters in chemical engineering. After working a few years in my own field, got bored and switched sectors. Then realized I really enjoy learning, getting good at a new position, and then get bored. Was young back then so I kept switching jobs, fields, industries. Have also been working as a freelancer on the side for 15+ years.
Fractional Jobs – Job Board for Fractional Work
(fractionaljobs.io)
Fractional means part-time work, typically on a monthly retainer, performed by experts in their field.
Fractional means part-time work, typically on a monthly retainer, performed by experts in their field.
Ask HN: How do you find part time work?
(ycombinator.com)
I have a project that I'm working on turning into a small business. I've done some part-time work (retainers and project-based) over the past year and it's gone well. It's relatively high pay for part-time work, leaving me time and flexibility to work on my own project.
I have a project that I'm working on turning into a small business. I've done some part-time work (retainers and project-based) over the past year and it's gone well. It's relatively high pay for part-time work, leaving me time and flexibility to work on my own project.
Show HN: I built a simple app to create PDF invoice
(invoicepdf.dev)
Great tool for freelancers, small businesses, and anyone who needs to create professional invoices.
Great tool for freelancers, small businesses, and anyone who needs to create professional invoices.
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (December 2024)
(ycombinator.com)
I'm a data scientist and I've been absolutely slaughtered by this recession. I lost a big project in July and haven't picked anything up since. Everything is "on hold until new year". So I'm looking for a project or it's coal for Christmas.
I'm a data scientist and I've been absolutely slaughtered by this recession. I lost a big project in July and haven't picked anything up since. Everything is "on hold until new year". So I'm looking for a project or it's coal for Christmas.
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (November 2024)
(ycombinator.com)
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.
Why Freelancing Isn't the Dream It's Made Out to Be
(medium.com)
The truth behind freelancing: unpredictable paychecks, no health insurance, and trying to scale a business that often feels like a hamster wheel
The truth behind freelancing: unpredictable paychecks, no health insurance, and trying to scale a business that often feels like a hamster wheel
Ask HN: What tools do you use to manage your freelance projects?
(ycombinator.com)
I've used several tools over the years but no one fits my needs well enough. I wonder if I miss some magic tool. Which tool work best for a single person operation?
I've used several tools over the years but no one fits my needs well enough. I wonder if I miss some magic tool. Which tool work best for a single person operation?
Day Rates (2023)
(davesmyth.com)
One year ago, I switched from charging project fees to day rates. It’s been transformative on lots of fronts.
One year ago, I switched from charging project fees to day rates. It’s been transformative on lots of fronts.
Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2024)
(ycombinator.com)
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.