Freelance

I received my last paycheck as a salaried employee yesterday.

There are still negotiations to be had (like what the hell do I charge?), but as of January I’ll be a freelance Marketing Coordinator. I’ll be working in the same capacity for my current employer, I’ll just be billing them hourly for my services.

I truly did not realize the magnitude of this change until I was handed my last check. I instantly realized that’s all the money we have. That’s it. Nothing is guaranteed after I cash this final check. I’m confident that I’ll have a constant stream of work and I have some ideas to branch out on my own – but the anxiety!

Now I’m frantic to find a good accountant in Austin. I have questions. Oh, do I have questions.

How much do I set aside for taxes? Do I officially name and incorporate my one woman company? Does my blogging fall under the same heading as my freelance marketing work or are those two separate entities?

Anxiety. Hives. Panic attack. Trying to breathe deeply.