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The Yes Trap: How Freelancers Choose the Right Projects


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In this episode, we talk about the challenges of burnout, career transitions, and the evolving demands of freelancing and solopreneurship. Our guest, Virginia Vila, shares her journey of moving from corporate roles to startups, eventually going solo, and now working with multinationals. We explore how to find fulfillment in your work, even amidst political struggles and routine fatigue.

We also discuss:

  • The importance of reevaluating your career path when it no longer feels fulfilling.
  • Stories of professionals transitioning between fields like UX design and Content Design!
  • The pressures of content creation in today's fast-paced digital landscape.

To wrap up, our guest provides actionable UX writing tips to improve your designs, including:

  1. Prioritizing text size for mobile users.
  2. Enhancing contrast for better readability.
  3. Optimizing button copy to increase engagement with actionable verbs and clear messaging.

Key Takeaways:

  • Burnout is a signal to reassess your career goals and explore alternatives.
  • Career shifts are common and can lead to surprising new opportunities.
  • Simple UX writing fixes can have a monumental impact on user experience and engagement.

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Little Big Details: https://littlebigdetails.com/

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Work In ProgressBy Kat Irwin & Nikoleta Angelova