WFFH: Work Fluently From Home 2021
A series geared toward entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, gig workers and startups
This series is geared toward entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, gig workers and startups. For WFFH posts from prior years, click here: 2019-20, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
If you’re interested in posts that focus on tech-related reviews and news, check out “BlackTechLogy” too.
Kudos to Portugal for making it illegal to contact employees on off days
Publication date: November 14, 2021
Portugal has a right to rest law, making it illegal for employers to contact workers on days off. My boss called me during bereavement. I agree with Portugal.
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Stop firing old(er) people
Publication date: October 18, 2021
While some Millennials and Generation Zers are less empathetic to Baby Boomers and Lost Generation being laid off for being old, this writer hates ageism.
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When the only reason you didn’t get the job is — you
Publication date: September 9, 2021
From wearing T-shirts to job interviews to telling hiring managers that you're "just winging it," sometimes job applicants (even in WFH jobs) get in their own way.
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Write the Yelp review — even when you’re too busy to do it
Publication date: June 27, 2021
Whether you're a writer or not, it's always a good idea to rate your favorite (or least favorite) companies and products. Word of mouth helps consumers.
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Is your home office ruining your sleep routine?
Publication date: June 5, 2021
Why social isolation has worsened your sleep activity: It's the same reason that lots of freelancers and work-from-home entrepreneurs hate a home office.
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Easiest way to fail at being an entrepreneur: Brag instead of research
Publication date: April 19, 2021
After several job writing pitches regarding startup magazines, I gave up. Why? Too many startup magazine companies do mediocre financial planning.
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