Five Ways to Not Suck at Being a Java Freelancer
Roberto Cortez
Roberto Cortez Freelancer
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Who am I?
Code HTML for food?
Get some experience first
Work as a non-freelancer for at least 10 years (kidding)
It’s easier if you have a track record first. !
Customers want instant results. !
Unique skills can help you.
Get some experience first
Invest in yourself
Finally, you can have business cards
Build your reputation. !
Create a blog, go to conferences, contribute to open-source. !
Invest in yourself
Try to keep an open mind
Sorry, I don’t do JavaScript
Expands your areas of expertise. !
Don’t lock yourself with only a few technologies.
Try to keep an open mind
Manage your finances
ummm, what taxes?? invoices??
Paperwork is going to pile. !
Waste your precious time. !
Hire someone to do the job for you.
Manage your finances
Don’t get carried away
You don’t need to catch them all!
You can work to multiple customers. !
Make sure to keep everyone happy. !
Don’t be afraid to refuse a job.
Don’t get carried away
Why not try it someday?
You can always code for HTML for food…
What’s the worst thing that can happen to you? !
You need to be always on the edge.
Why not try it someday?
Thank you!
