Comments on: Freelancing Angst: When The Work Never Ends! http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends The random thoughts of Matt Keegan, writing style. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:21:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Unplugging While Traveling - Wanderlust and Lipstick http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6982 Unplugging While Traveling - Wanderlust and Lipstick Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:48:55 +0000 http://www.matthewkeegan.com/?p=1621#comment-6982 [...] Matt’s post, Freelancing Angst: When the Work Never Ends, he acknowledges how difficult it is to unplug in this economy where we feel we MUST be online at [...] [...] Matt’s post, Freelancing Angst: When the Work Never Ends, he acknowledges how difficult it is to unplug in this economy where we feel we MUST be online at [...]

]]> By: Matt Keegan http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6964 Matt Keegan Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:38:42 +0000 http://www.matthewkeegan.com/?p=1621#comment-6964 You have good balance in your life, Lillie. I'm dead set against working on Sundays too, attending church in the morning and making sure that I truly rest in the afternoon. Sometimes the short breaks are the most refreshing of all, aren't they? .-= Matt Keegan´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.sayeducate.com/2009/08/07/why-does-president-obama-want-us-to-finger-our-fellow-americans/" rel="nofollow">Why Does President Obama Want Us To Finger Our Fellow Americans?</a> =-. You have good balance in your life, Lillie. I’m dead set against working on Sundays too, attending church in the morning and making sure that I truly rest in the afternoon.

Sometimes the short breaks are the most refreshing of all, aren’t they?
.-= Matt Keegan´s last blog ..Why Does President Obama Want Us To Finger Our Fellow Americans? =-.

]]> By: Lillie Ammann http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6962 Lillie Ammann Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:38:52 +0000 http://www.matthewkeegan.com/?p=1621#comment-6962 Matt, I work a lot, including Saturdays, but I don't work on Sundays. Although I don't often take time off, I occasionally visit my sister on the farm and am out of touch then. I would take more time off if I were younger and had children at home. My husband is retired, and I do spend time with him every day. .-= Lillie Ammann´s last blog ..<a href="http://lillieammann.com/2009/08/05/interview-on-naiwe-podcast/" rel="nofollow">Interview on NAIWE Podcast Today</a> =-. Matt,

I work a lot, including Saturdays, but I don’t work on Sundays. Although I don’t often take time off, I occasionally visit my sister on the farm and am out of touch then.

I would take more time off if I were younger and had children at home. My husband is retired, and I do spend time with him every day.
.-= Lillie Ammann´s last blog ..Interview on NAIWE Podcast Today =-.

]]> By: Matthew C. Keegan http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6957 Matthew C. Keegan Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:29:01 +0000 http://www.matthewkeegan.com/?p=1621#comment-6957 Well said, Laura! How many times have we run like crazy to get a job done only to learn that the deadline we set for ourselves wasn't set in stone? Most of my long time clients are flexible and certainly understand when I need a break. That's good you got away without the computer. I managed to do that last year for four days and didn't miss anything. This year was a bit different, but I still didn't have a project to handle while on the road. Freelancers need a break, but we're the ones who have to find that time and just do it! Well said, Laura! How many times have we run like crazy to get a job done only to learn that the deadline we set for ourselves wasn’t set in stone? Most of my long time clients are flexible and certainly understand when I need a break.

That’s good you got away without the computer. I managed to do that last year for four days and didn’t miss anything. This year was a bit different, but I still didn’t have a project to handle while on the road.

Freelancers need a break, but we’re the ones who have to find that time and just do it!

]]> By: Laura Spencer http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6956 Laura Spencer Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:23:04 +0000 http://www.matthewkeegan.com/?p=1621#comment-6956 Good post! I used to take my computer along on vacations and work in the evenings and early mornings. I quit doing that this year and started negotiating with my clients instead. For larger breaks, I tell them I am going to be gone. Last weekend I took Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and didn't even tell anyone. An eyeopener for me was when I worked nights and weekends to meet a client deadline -- only to have to wait for them to get back to me because they had scheduled their own vacation for the project due date. (Not all deadlines are hard and fast.) .-= Laura Spencer´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.writingthoughts.com/?p=582" rel="nofollow">Tips For Writing an E-Book</a> =-. Good post! I used to take my computer along on vacations and work in the evenings and early mornings.

I quit doing that this year and started negotiating with my clients instead. For larger breaks, I tell them I am going to be gone. Last weekend I took Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and didn’t even tell anyone.

An eyeopener for me was when I worked nights and weekends to meet a client deadline — only to have to wait for them to get back to me because they had scheduled their own vacation for the project due date. (Not all deadlines are hard and fast.)
.-= Laura Spencer´s last blog ..Tips For Writing an E-Book =-.

]]> By: Matthew C. Keegan http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6955 Matthew C. Keegan Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:53:13 +0000 http://www.matthewkeegan.com/?p=1621#comment-6955 Mihaela, having a baby certainly is an excellent reason to stay away! I'm sure that the baby isn't the one causing the angst, rather the balancing of responsibilities must be what is bringing about that pressure. Mihaela, having a baby certainly is an excellent reason to stay away! I’m sure that the baby isn’t the one causing the angst, rather the balancing of responsibilities must be what is bringing about that pressure.

]]> By: Mihaela Lica http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6954 Mihaela Lica Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:50:19 +0000 http://www.matthewkeegan.com/?p=1621#comment-6954 Well, I can no longer say it... since I have my baby I take many days off - but the angst is still there, even more than before. :) Well, I can no longer say it… since I have my baby I take many days off – but the angst is still there, even more than before. :)

]]> By: Bill Clinton secures release of American journalists held in North Korea | My Take http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6953 Bill Clinton secures release of American journalists held in North Korea | My Take Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:32:34 +0000 http://www.matthewkeegan.com/?p=1621#comment-6953 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Matt Keegan says: 8-6-2009 at 6:28 am [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Matt Keegan says: 8-6-2009 at 6:28 am [...]

]]> By: Matthew C. Keegan http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6952 Matthew C. Keegan Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:31:21 +0000 http://www.matthewkeegan.com/?p=1621#comment-6952 Hi Lisa! Thank you for stopping by. I know you've been super busy with your children and this break is much needed. I admire WAHM and how they try to balance everything, so enjoy your special time with the baby. The market has certainly changed under current market conditions. Send me an email message (via the contact form link at the top of the page) to let me know what you're looking for. I may be able to help you out. Hi Lisa! Thank you for stopping by.

I know you’ve been super busy with your children and this break is much needed. I admire WAHM and how they try to balance everything, so enjoy your special time with the baby.

The market has certainly changed under current market conditions. Send me an email message (via the contact form link at the top of the page) to let me know what you’re looking for. I may be able to help you out.

]]> By: Lisa Vella http://www.matthewkeegan.com/2009/08/06/freelancing-angst-when-the-work-never-ends/comment-page-1/#comment-6951 Lisa Vella Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:28:42 +0000 http://www.matthewkeegan.com/?p=1621#comment-6951 Hi Matt! I'm so glad to see that you and your writing are doing well! Unfortunately, I have taken a break...a little over a year to have my baby. I'm eager to get back into writing again, but finding it difficult to get going. I haven't given up though! It's just a matter of finding a good routine, and really getting focused! I always enjoy your blog entries and really admire you for the success you've made in your life! Take care and have a wonderful day! Hi Matt! I’m so glad to see that you and your writing are doing well! Unfortunately, I have taken a break…a little over a year to have my baby. I’m eager to get back into writing again, but finding it difficult to get going. I haven’t given up though! It’s just a matter of finding a good routine, and really getting focused!

I always enjoy your blog entries and really admire you for the success you’ve made in your life! Take care and have a wonderful day!

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