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![I started coding and
experimenting more and I
started writing articles.
And less than a year after that,
I got my first front-end
development work inquiry
[through Codepen], which
kickstarted my freelance
career.
Sara Soueidan , Independent Front-end Developer
Quotes Magazine
@jennyshen](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/hackconf-freelancetalk-0930-170930190550/85/Freedom-is-the-new-wealth-HackConf-2017-26-320.jpg)
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Freedom is the new wealth @ HackConf 2017
The document promotes freelancing as a new form of wealth, highlighting the benefits of flexibility, creativity, and independence from traditional 9-to-5 jobs. It discusses the advantages of no commuting, a flexible schedule, and the absence of a formal interview process, appealing particularly to creative professionals. Additionally, it offers tips on finding clients and maintaining a consistent income through networking and building an online presence.
Freedom is the new wealth @ HackConf 2017
- 1. Freedom is theNew Wealth @jennyshen - HackConf - Sep 30, 2017 Join the future workforce of freelancing!
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- 25. We’re realizing wedon’t have to work 9 to 5 in an office to be our most productive. Especially as creatives, there’s not a lot of inspiration in routine. @jennyshen Lauren Hom, Independent Illustrator Lauren Hom
- 26. I started codingand experimenting more and I started writing articles. And less than a year after that, I got my first front-end development work inquiry [through Codepen], which kickstarted my freelance career. Sara Soueidan , Independent Front-end Developer Quotes Magazine @jennyshen
- 27. I started asa freelancer because I was traveling for skateboarding. I wanted to develop my creativity personally, not under the reign of an art director. Mackey Saturday, Freelance Graphic Designer. Interviewed at Freelance.tv @jennyshen
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- 46. YOU are incontrol of your life and career
- 48. Благодаря! Senior UX Designerat Toptal jennyshen.com @jennyshenJenny Shen