[NABS-L] Self employment inquiry

[Gabriel Mendez-Frances]

Sorry for the late reply,

I do freelancing as an accessible web developer, a software tester, an
English/Spanish translator, and a voice actor. Most of my clients I find
through the Upwork platform, but it's best when you find clients on your
own accord since you don't have to deal with losing 20% of your income to
fees.

I think having connections is crucial to freelance work as well. Say you
have your own crafts business. You'll want to sell to your friends, who
will refer you to their friends, who will refer you to their friends, and
so on. The same applies to almost any type of freelance work really.

On Sun, Oct 13, 2019 at 1:04 PM Amanda Cape via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> What do you do Gabriel?
>
> Amanda
>
> > On Oct 13, 2019, at 1:29 PM, Gabriel Mendez-Frances via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Mariya,
> >
> > I've been self-employed for over a year now and I can tell you some of
> the
> > pros and cons I've experienced.
> >
> > PROS
> > - You can set your own schedule and work when you want
> > - You have the freedom to work wherever you want
> > - You can set your own prices based on what you think your work is worth.
> > - As long as you have a phone, a computer, and an internet connection you
> > won't need anything else.
> >
> > CONS
> > - Your tax situation gets a bit more complicated than with a W2. Business
> > tax deductions, tax credit criteria, and having to account for business
> > expenses can be a hassle.
> > - You will likely earn less than you expect at first since you have to
> > build your brand first.
> > - You will have to find clients and deal with unexpected circumstances
> like
> > them not paying you or disappearing on you without a trace.
> >
> > I think the best thing about freelancing/self-employment is that you
> don't
> > have to worry about transportation to and from work. It definitely isn't
> > for everyone, but it can serve as a good source of alternative income if
> > you're dedicated to it.
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Gabriel Mendez-Frances
> >
> > UAH C/O 2023
> >
> > 205.569.9852
> >
> >> On Sun, Oct 13, 2019, 9:54 AM Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks, I really appreciate the advice.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Oct 13, 2019, at 06:49, Harry Staley via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I have been self employed in the past. The pay may seem awesome but
> >> there are drawbacks. Your tax situation will get much more complicated
> and
> >> you will need to find and manage your own benefits such as health
> >> insurance, life insurance, etc. that being said if you are passionate
> about
> >> your craft, are competent, and can network the sky is the limit as an
> >> entrepreneur.
> >>>
> >>> There are two job markets the one where you apply through the normal HR
> >> channels and the job market made up of connections and relationships.
> >>>
> >>> Harry Staley
> >>> (330) 718-1876
> >>> hstaley at nfbtx.org
> >>>
> >>>> On Oct 12, 2019, at 20:12, Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L <
> >> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> 
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>> Hi, has anyone on this list been self employed? If so, what is it like
> >> and is there anyone doing this in Atlanta? I am asking because seeking
> >> regular employment with my handful work experience is damn near
> impossible.
> >> Thanks.
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-- 
Sincerely,
Gabriel Mendez-Frances
UAH C/O 2023
205.569.9852