If you’re doing freelance work for some time now, you’re probably aware of time-tracking apps.

If you’re just starting out, you’ve surely heard of it.

Now, there are a lot of options out there (paid and free).

Some are created with remote teams in mind, while others prioritize individual freelancers.

But why use it?

Well, using an app to track freelance hours will help you with time management.

Not to mention accurate billings.

Before you dive into any particular platform, it’s important to consider several factors.

What are they?

Find out this Monday, Sept 7 in our FLIP Chat & Chill session at 6 pm.

More importantly, discover why you need to track your hours EVEN IF you’re not paid hourly.

See you then!

People come into your life for a reason.

Yup, even the toxic one.

Though not all encounters last, there’s a purpose for each person you meet.

Just like Criselda, who came to know freelancing through a friend.

If not for that, she wouldn’t be able to take a rest from a toxic environment that puts her health at risk.

Not to mention that freelancing also allowed her to spend more time with her son and husband.

"Gusto ko hawak ko na ang oras ko, nagagawa ko yung mga gusto kong gawin kasi hindi na tayo bumabata. Ang dami ko na din attempt na magresign since 2016 pa and natuloy lang nung May 2019. Gusto ko din kasi makaipon at makapagtayo ng sarili kong business."

Let’s get to know more about Criselda, her challenges and wins, in her freelancing journey.

Ano kayang business ang gusto niyang itayo?

Did her health improve after transitioning as a freelancer?

What are the other perks that freelancing gave her?

Find out this Wednesday, August 19, in our JasSuccess at 10:30 am.

Set your alarm.

This is another inspiring story you shouldn’t miss.

So last time, I mentioned how freelancing provides huge opportunities even for undergrads.

Now, let’s talk about how it opens up breakthroughs for our seniors.

If you think freelancing is just for the "young," read on.

I want you to meet Cezarina.

She hates selling but she’d been a unit manager at a life insurance firm for 30 years.

She hates traffic but she was a Grab peer/driver for 2 years.

Take note. She received awards from both these endeavors.

And now that she’s in her senior years, guess what.

"Ngayong senior na ako, sa FREELANCING naman ang peg kong e try. Sa tutoo lang, hindi mo ako mapapa upo ng buong araw sa isang lugar! Sabi ko nga sa inyo...makati ang mga paa ko, gusto ko laging nasa labas exploring the world."

Did she succeed?

"Ngayon may sumagot na sa aking cover letter. At last, ON THE ROAD TO EARNING DOLLARS NAKO...

It’s never too late to start a career in freelancing, diba?"

Ang galing no?

It just goes to show that age doesn’t matter in freelancing.

As long as you have the determination and perseverance, it will work for you.

Let’s talk more about "How Senior Citizens Can Beat Competition and Win Jobs on Freelancing Sites" this Monday, August 17 in our FLIP Chat & Chill @ 6 pm.

Open para sa lahat.

"Sarap kase talaga sa bahay lalo na kumikita ka ng di mo akalaing kikitain mo." -Cristina

Whether we like it or not, our finances are greatly affected during tough times like this.

Especially for those who are no work, no pay.

With some having only one meal a day.

Not because they’re into intermittent fasting, but because they have no choice.

What more if you’re the sole provider in the family. Even if you want to go out and look for a job, wala eh.

Good thing for ex-bank employee Cristina, she now thrives as a freelance sales development rep sa bahay lang.

She got tired of travelling to and back from work. Luckily, she heard about this freelancing thing.

"I heard from friends na maganda naman kita which will of course depend on our sipag at tyaga."


And I’m happy to share with you that she’s now getting the fruits of her "sipag at tyaga."

She can even buy more than she needs.

Wondering how this solo parent did it?

Did she use some sort of magic to succeed?

Let’s find out this Wednesday, August 12 in our JasSuccess episode at 3:30 pm.