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The Freelance Fantasy: Is It Freedom or a Fallback Plan?

by Laura De Troia

Dec 4, 2024

How many times have we found ourselves stuck in a job that drained us, frustrated us, or left us feeling uninspired? And how many times have we dreamt about breaking free, starting something of our ow...

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Glovo’s Misstep: A Wake-Up Call for Freelancers Everywhere

by Laura De Troia

Dec 3, 2024

This morning, as I sipped my coffee and scrolled through the headlines, I stumbled upon a story that’s making waves in the freelance world. Glovo, the Catalan-born food delivery giant, has announced i...

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From Ghosting Jobs to Freelancing: Understanding Gen Z’s Work Mindset

by Laura De Troia

Nov 29, 2024

A few days ago, I came across a statistic that stopped me in my tracks: 40% of Gen Z—those so-called centennials—report feeling lonely. Many of them are grappling with deeper mental health challenges....

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The Future of Work Isn’t Back to Normal—It’s Forward to Balance

by Laura De Troia

Nov 28, 2024

In recent weeks, headlines have been dominated by the surprising about-face of corporate giants like Google and Amazon on the topic of remote work. After nearly four years of pandemic-induced flexibil...

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Is Franchising the Right Move for Aspiring Entrepreneurs?

by Laura De Troia

Nov 27, 2024

When the idea of starting your own business begins to spark curiosity, the possibilities can feel as vast as they are overwhelming. For many, the dream of becoming a freelancer or an entrepreneur is f...

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Reimagine Work: Freelancing as the Path to True Time Ownership

by Laura De Troia

Nov 26, 2024

For anyone who’s spent years as an employee, the 9-to-5 mindset isn’t just a habit—it’s a system ingrained into the way we think about work, time, and productivity. It’s what the job demands, shaped b...

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The Secret to Freelance Growth? A Partner Who Sees the Bigger Picture

by Laura De Troia

Nov 25, 2024

The freelancing world is a rollercoaster of emotions. For some, it’s thrilling—a chance to bring their vision, their very essence, into the world. For others, it’s a walk into the unknown, fraught wit...

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Dream, Dare, Do: Your Guide to Starting the Freelance Life

by Laura De Troia

Nov 22, 2024

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a freelancer? Of creating something that truly reflects who you are, your values, your vision of the world? Or maybe you’ve just wanted to find a job that brings you ...

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Hybrid Teams and the Gen Z Influence: A Roadmap for Modern Businesses

by Laura De Troia

Nov 21, 2024

The numbers don’t lie. Over 50% of new freelancers today are Gen Zers—those born between 1997 and 2012. This isn’t just a trend; it’s a movement, a seismic shift in how we think about work and life. T...

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Disengagement Isn’t Rebellion: A Generational Call for Meaning at Work

by Laura De Troia

Nov 20, 2024

We spend so much time talking about what divides generations, but today let’s focus on something that unites Millennials and Gen Z—a shared disillusionment with the workplace. Despite their distinct a...

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Filling the Backpack: Why Cross-Generational Collaboration is the Key to Progress

by Laura De Troia

Nov 18, 2024

More than ever, the generational divide is a battleground, a full-spectrum challenge that stretches across every aspect of life. Day in and day out, we’re side-by-side with people whose backgrounds, o...

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Millennials, It’s Time to Reclaim Your Career: Lessons from Generation Z’s Bold Path

by Laura De Troia

Nov 15, 2024

The Steady Job? Nobody Cares Anymore From childhood, they handed us a roadmap: school, university, steady job. The world’s been whispering this story in our ears for generations— the steady job, the s...

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