Should You Pursue Freelancing?

Who Dis?

• Mohamed Yamani
• Software Engineer @ Charik
• I sometimes write on mohamedyamani.com

Disclaimer: this is not a speech! Feel free to ask questions anytime via voice or chat.

What is Freelancing?

• Just another work format/engagement
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Contracting
• Trendy and hot topic, perfect to use as clickbait

How I Got Started?

Finding My First Client

Managing my Time as a Student

• Failed at it.

What Would I Change If I Were To Go Back?

• Not much.
• You can only connect the dots in retrospect, so don't stress too much about getting everything "right".

Nuggets From The Journey

• In no particular order

It Doesn't Matter What Field You Pick

• Almost everything is in demand
• The demand is for qualified people
• Just be good.

Communication Makes or Breaks You

• The hardest problems are people problems.

Market Dynamics

• It's all about leverage!
  • Experience
  • Budget
  • Work conditions
• Supply & Demand

Pay Attention to Limiting Beliefs!

Examples:

• Using Facebook to get clients
• Should I work with Algerian clients? Same deal the other way around
• But I hate working with X, they're the worst

Pay For Your Tools!

• And if you can't, use free* alternatives
• Theft can be digital

Don't Live Under a Rock, Please!

So, Should You Freelance?

• Beginner?
• Intermediate?
• "Senior"? I don't know, you tell me.

Q&A

• Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
• @yamanidev on all social platforms