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I’ve been having so many conversations lately with folks who are hesitant around using freelancing platforms like Upwork. They don’t think the qualifications or the pay line up with what they’re looking for. In this episode I talk about when to just send your pitch anyway, and why you can’t always go off of what you see in the job description or budget!
Check out the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DncbnJHeoEoB7D3prEVc1?si=OUtwfR50RiaGNqhTelSOMA
Austin & Monica are a digital nomad couple traveling the world and helping others to do the same. We “met” on Instagram and instantly hit it off. They have a great story, from planning to join the Peace Corps, to dealing with uncertainty during the pandemic, to finding their way into freelance life, this was a great chat and I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed speaking to them. Enjoy!
Check out the episode here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5A1fKwqLY76pSHzmXamVba?si=12faf3eccc094b01
04/22/2024
💡 Philippines Travel tips! (Part 1)
First a caveat… I don’t have a ton of tried “where to go and what to see” tips for you because I was here for a destination wedding.
Therefore I split my time between working during the day (and avoiding the heat) and wedding events in the evening.
First up... some need to know tips... Save this post for your visit to Cebu area/the Philippines in general.
➡️ Friendliness & great service
The friendliness and kindness of the Filipino people is unmatched, surpassing everywhere I’ve been so far in the world.
So gracious, so kind, so dedicated to providing amazing service. I was greeted by everyone all over my hotel and on the next to last day when I called down to place an order for room service, the concierge said, “How was the wedding ma’am? I felt so bad, I forgot to provide you with recommendations for where to find shoes!”
This, hearkening back to our conversation at check-in some six days prior where I told her I was there for a wedding and had yet to find shoes.
I told her not to worry, that I’d found the nearby mall, and how kind of her to remember. Seriously, top notch service!
At the wedding, and several restaurants also, all of the waitstaff were attentive, courteous, could not do enough. Never fear your water glass going empty!
Beyond the great service, I just enjoyed the friendly smiles from everywhere even if I didn't know people.
I sometimes feel like I’m still coming out of my 2020 pandemic shell and the Philippines has given me quite a boost. Reminded me what it’s like to smile and nod and be Midwestern friendly again.
➡️ Language
While Tagalog and Cebuano are the most commonly spoken native languages, English was spoken pretty much everywhere I went. It’s nice to learn a few native words like please and thank you but you should get by great with English. Tourism is a thriving industry here and many people also work in BPO — Business Process Outsourcing for companies in the USA, UK, Canada and other English speaking countries.
➡️ Money
They use the Philippine Peso. At the time I’m writing this 1000 PHP is worth $17.37 USD. I’m horrible at math so just thought of it as 1000 = $20.
I’ll be spending some time in SE Asia and Australia for the first time ever and in this episode I talk about how I’m preparing to make things work with clients back in the US. From some of the resources I use to help me stay on top of things, to whether or not you need to let your clients know about your travels, listen to this episode before planning a big trip to the other side of the world!
Check out the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iBboCGqcHUgiqaWpBLCmu?si=-yXDJe4dRFmlsNm9SeVF1A
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04/12/2024
This has to be one of the most unique places I’ve ever worked: The Cave Bar in Jordan. Had to get a little work done to pay for my taxi ride from Amman, ha! 😝 After this it was off to Petra at Night! 🕯️
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04/11/2024
Some shots of the Iceland sky… have you ever been for the long summer days?
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