The Sandy Journal

Are you looking to branch out into the world of freelance, but aren’t quite ready to make the leap? Or perhaps you’re not planning to make the jump to #freelanceforever, but are looking to stack some cash from side projects to fund your next vacation. Whatever the reason, there’s a hot debate going on about …

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‘Tis the season – The Holidays are kicking off next week with Thanksgiving, and from there, it’s a slow downhill roll through to New Year’s Day, right? Maybe for some, but for many of us – freelancers are employees alike – this season ushers in some heavy doses of #OOO anxiety. We’ve all been there …

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Sharing is caring! Showcase your personal brand and unique POV with a 3-step plan.   We’re back for another installment in the “We’re all brands now” series! In part 2, we’ll dig into the specifics of ~creating content~ to help you get your name out there and network effectively in the creative and marketing field. …

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Establishing your personal brand goes beyond a hashtag.   A bit of “behind the scenes” content for you: Sandy’s been growing at a wild clip over the past 2 years (thank you remote work boom!) and this Summer, we’ve been taking a close look at our branding to see where we need to make some …

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There’s a Yiddish word, “shvach” which means to feel “weak, listless, enervated, slightly nauseated.” Without knowing the word, thousands and thousands of people are feeling shvach every day about the jobs and careers they used to love before the pandemic. Where once they felt excited and energized, now there are entire sections of the workforce …

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