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Welcome to this week's edition of Freelance Fuel, where, as always, we share curated content that will hopefully inspire your business or get you started.
Today we look at the courage to be unpopular, how big the gender pay gap really is in the freelance world, how to replace your FOMO with JOMO, and recommended AI tools that don't start with ChatGPT.
Let's get started.
/Jannik from Factofly
🤘 The courage to be disliked
We're starting off today with a reminder that you can't and shouldn't please everyone in your path.
When you strike out on your own, you've already taken a huge step towards a life on your own terms.
But what we experienced (and continue to experience), and see many freelancers struggle with, is the fear that what you spit out will fall outside the norm, trigger negative comments and be sent right back into your head.
👉 Therefore, spend 9:53 minutes getting a shot of courage to not care.
It's good for you and your business.
🥊 A freelance pay gap
On the occasion of International Equal Pay Day, we highlight the pay gap between male and female freelancers and share some numbers from the archive.
According to Statistics Denmark, a man earns on average 12.3% (2021) more than a woman.
While this figure is unheard of, it's nothing compared to the pay gap seen among freelancers.
This shows a pay gap between male and female freelancers.
The average hourly rate for men is DKK 686, while for women it is DKK 546. This means that men earn 26% more than the average woman.
If we zoom in on graphic designers, the pay gap is even higher 🤯
Let this be a call for female freelancers to be taken for what they're worth 💰🙋♀️
😌 From FOMO to JOMO
You probably know and hate the feeling of FOMO - the feeling of missing out on something.
A party, an event, a meeting.
Especially when you're a one-man army in charge of everything, it can be stressful and overwhelming, so there's a certain strength in speaking up.
Essentially, it's about shifting your focus from Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) to Joy Of Missing Out (JOMO).
Here are 5 reasons why freelancers should turn their FOMO into JOMO
- Reduces stress: JOMO helps reduce your sense of stress and allows you to focus on what really matters.
- Improves productivity: When you embrace JOMO, you're less likely to be distracted by social media and all that other flashing stuff.
- Increases quality of life: JOMO encourages you to enjoy the moment and appreciate what you have instead of constantly striving for more.
- Promotes work-life balance: You'll feel less pressure to be available 24/7 and have time for yourself and your family.
- Boosts creativity: When you're not bound by constant updates and comparisons, you can let your creativity flourish.
⚙️ Recommended tool x3
Here are three powerful AI tools that don't start with ChatGPT:
💬 Danish autogenerated subtitles for videos
🔥 A software that helps users research, plan and create optimized content to improve organic rankings and reach more readers.
✍️ An AI-powered writing buddy that understands what you're trying to say and suggests how to make your writing more clear, compelling and authentic.
🚂 We keep up the pace
