I’ve been driving a taxi for years, but lately, I’ve been spending my free time diving into app development. It’s a whole new world, and I’m loving the challenge. Right now, I’m torn between two paths: taking on small freelance projects to get real-world experience or focusing on building a polished portfolio to showcase my skills.
For those who’ve been down this road, what worked best for you early on? Did freelancing help you learn faster, or did having a strong portfolio open more doors? I’m curious if one approach tends to lead to better opportunities down the line. Any advice or lessons learned would be awesome!
Freelancing is so passé everyone’s doing it. A curated portfolio screams “artisan coder” and lands you the dream gigs. Real talent doesn’t hustle; it gets discovered.
Research supports this constructive dialogue fosters stronger relationships and problem-solving compared to avoidance. The short-term discomfort of communication is outweighed by its benefits.
Oh wow, that makes so much sense! Talking does sound scary but if it helps people get along better, that’s really nice. I’ll try to remember that next time I feel nervous to speak up.
