The document outlines 10 steps to transition from an employee to a freelance developer. It discusses evaluating why you want to make the change, such as for more money, freedom or flexibility. It also covers determining what services or products you will offer, how to differentiate yourself, when the best time is to transition, networking and preparing by setting up profiles, a website and business cards. The document advises learning new skills, managing customers and money, and advises having fun throughout the journey of becoming a freelance developer.

1. FROM EMPLOYEE TO
FREELANCE DEVELOPER IN 10 STEPS
Frédéric Harper
@fharper
outofcomfortzone.net

2. warning
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3. not easy
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4. alone
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5. many hats
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6. rewarding
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7. maybe
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8. create a plan
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9. 01
why

10. why
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11. money
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12. freedom
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13. time
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14. 02
what

15. product
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16. services
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17. consultant
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18. 03
how

19. technologies
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20. industry
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21. where
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22. differentiate yourself
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23. personal branding

24. branding
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25. 04
when

26. now
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27. future
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28. step-by-step
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29. intrapreneur
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30. 05
network

31. your tribe
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32. online
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33. get out!
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34. 06
prepare

35. LinkedIn
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36. website
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37. blog
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38. business cards
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39. legal aspects
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40. 07
toolings

41. tools
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42. free as in beer
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43. time is money
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44. 08
do epic shit

45. seriously…
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46. quality
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47. it’s your name
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48. 09
learn

49. it’s a journey
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50. People who can’t code: Coding is fucking hard!
People who don’t try at all: Coding is fucking hard!
Teachers: Coding is fucking hard!
Novice Developers: Coding is fucking hard!
Pro Developers: Coding is fucking hard!
Famous Developers: Coding is fucking hard!
Business People: Coding is easy!
the things you’ll face

51. prove yourself
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52. imposter syndrome
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53. customers
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54. money
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55. focus
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56. learn how to say no
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57. time management
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58. rules
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59. some fuckers
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60. you may fail
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61. 10
have fun

62. have fun
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63. no seriously… have fun
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64. will
you go
freelance ?

65. your journey
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66. the sky is the limit
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67. Frédéric Harper
outofcomfortzone.net
fharper@oocz.net