Balancing Freelancing and a Job
Part time freelancing while you keep the job: the 2 rules, the honest 12-month timeline, and when the side thing becomes the main thing.
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July 27, 2026
Arc is where the essays live. Opinionated takes on careers, freelancing, and building a working life in Pakistan, one argument at a time. The Arc page explains what the series is about.
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Productivity Traps: Rewards – Chasing Dopamine
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