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One of the hardest things about freelancing for me has always been managing the huge waves of work that come in between long periods of drought.
After over 6 years of navigating those ups and downs, I've noticed there are certain times of year when companies hire more freelancers. September is one of those times, and boy oh boy has that been true this year.
For the first time EVER, I've had to turn prospective clients away. I'm not complaining, though! Being able to refer them to another freelancer is almost as exciting as taking them as a client for myself.
So, Contra fam, when are your big workload spikes throughout the year? I'm curious if this varies from industry to industry.
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