by dankeelan | Sep 22, 2026 | Benefits, Gig Workers, Tips
For salaried employees, health insurance is often part of the employment package. But freelancers, self-employed professionals, entrepreneurs and gig workers have to arrange their own cover. The challenge is not just paying for hospitalisation. A serious illness can...
by dankeelan | Jul 7, 2026 | Featured, Finance, Gig Workers, Tips
If you’re new to freelancing, your first year can bring a huge learning curve. (Ask me, a long-time freelance writer, how I know.) You go from a steady, predictable paycheck every two weeks to getting paid in dribs, drabs and lump sums. Then come the inevitable...
by dankeelan | Jun 2, 2026 | Career, Tips
Young graduates should abandon rigid career plans in the current job market, former Meta Platforms Inc. META Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg has said. “Don’t script your career when the future is uncertain,”...
by dankeelan | May 19, 2026 | Interview, Jobs, Tips
Instead of trying to catch candidates out with a trick question or quizzing them on the latest iPhone, the late cofounder of the $4.3 trillion tech giant wanted to know something much simpler: Would he actually enjoy grabbing a beer with them? According to multiple...
by dankeelan | Apr 21, 2026 | Tips
In today’s world, landing a job is nothing short of a race, and in this race, your CV serves as your identity. Many people wonder: “My degree is solid—so why am I not receiving any interview calls?” The reality is that an average recruiter...
by dankeelan | Apr 7, 2026 | Gig Workers, Taxes, Tips
About 1 in 10 American workers are earning a living as a gig worker. That means they find their customers through Lyft, DoorDash, TaskRabbit and other digital platforms, or do another form of what the IRS and others call “on-demand work.” As a certified public...
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