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How to get started as a freelancer? (programming.dev)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/programming@programming.dev
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I'm at a relatively stable point in my life (working part time, financially stable), so I'm thinking about trying out as a freelancer, but just casually to start out and see if I like it. I'm curious how people get started - primarily, how to find work and connect with people who have available work and are willing to hire.

Other things to have in place before getting started (professional website, portfolio, other things) would also be helpful to know, but since I'm pretty casual about trying this out, I would hesitate to do additional stuff unless it's really important and makes a serious difference in obtaining potential clients.

Thanks in advance!

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[–] 3 points 11 months ago

1- start an llc (pretty easy can be done online in about 20 min) 2- get jobs

Part two is the tougher one. I've read that a lot of programmers are selling their services on fiverr (a pretty big freelancing site) to fix AI slop.

There's also dice.com (Though this may be more consulting/contracting than freelancing). You can filter by and get corp-to-corp contracts. These mean your llc gets paid, and then you pay yourself from that. The pay for a corp-to-corp is typically higher than a W2 because everything is included, and you have to deal with it all. Like benefits, bonuses, vacation days, supplies, etc.

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