Comments on: How I Became a Freelance Writer

By: James T.

James T. — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:41:54 +0000

Unlike this writer, I actually like to travel for work. I had a job with a foreign software firm that sent me to Sweden twice, and Scotland once. When I wasn’t working I got to explore a foreign country.

By: James T.

James T. — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:38:03 +0000

Being a tech writer is a good job, especially if you can make enough money freelancing to support yourself. Freelancing can be dicey at times when there’s not enough work, but it’s nice to work at home away from office politics.

By: Connie

Connie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:36:38 +0000

Traveling with co-workers is always a test of how tolerant you are. I’ve noticed that traveling usually brings out the worst in most people. Glad this writer was able to use this experience and move on to a good career.

By: Garza

Garza — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:29:41 +0000

Being a tech writer is a tough racket. Tech writers are rarely appreciated by management. At software companies, the managers usually want to fire the tech writers and have the engineers write the manuals, which is why they’re usually so lousy.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:21:49 +0000

Boy, can I identify with this blog. I had to go on a couple of trips with a supervisor who was just clueless about being considerate to co-workers. It got so bad, everybody on the tech writing team filed a complaint with his supervisor.