Malaysia News: How I transitioned into the freelance economy

Rabu, 21 Jun 2017

How I transitioned into the freelance economy–and tripled my income

Five years ago, I was one year into a salary writing job at a luxury fashion brand when it hit me: I was being grossly overpaid.

You read right.

I was overpaid. As a writer. In fashion.

You can imagine my boss’ face when—at our monthly review – I marched into his office, diligently listed out my responsibilities—and informed him that I was being overpaid.

Through the most unorthodox of professional moves, I began my foray into the freelance economy.

You see, in 2011 I was hired to run a fashion brand’s online magazine and social channels. Having just been laid off from the editorial department at Rolling Stone, I had fantasized about running my own publication and finally had my chance. Read more...