Freelancing can be really interesting, you get to often do different types of work that can vary widely, from very hands on mundane tasks, to consulting, research and report writing, and everything in between. Sometimes you can even get a section of a project that you can work on at your own leisure, as long as you meet the nominated deadlines. Other times you are just an extra pair of multi-skilled hands. It’s never a dull moment.
With the financial world in extreme crisis and various government running around in what can only be described as blind panic, one would could be forgiven for joining the mass panic. Granted that when the world economy does slide into recession that it is going to be tough generally.
However having been through three down turns I can give a few pointers that maybe helpful in these times of crisis. Particularly for people in Australia and New Zealand:
Gary Barber
I’m an independent User Experience Consultant.
I design interfaces, build information architectures, prototypes, do UX research and conducting usability & accessibility tests and audits.
I can work within your existing team or as an external consultant on a contract or adhoc basis.
You can contact me via my company, radharc.
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