Corporate Benefits vs. Freelance Life

To work from home can be especially challenging with kids around. Balancing work responsibilities while also taking care of our children and their needs can be overwhelming. Today we will discuss some tips for working remotely with kids at home to help you stay productive and maintain your sanity. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh My icon pack: [https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons](https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons) My wallpaper pack: [https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1](https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1) My minimalist portfolio template made with Framer: [https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal](https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal) All my music is from [https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002](https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002) Follow me: - Linkedin: [http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola](http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola) - Twitter: [http://twitter.com/dpaola](http://twitter.com/dpaola) - Instagram: [http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad](http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad) - Medium: [http://medium.com/@dpaola](http://medium.com/@dpaola) Toptal referral link: - [https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent](https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent) My tools (non-affiliate links): - iPhone 14 Pro as camera: [https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm](https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm) - Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: [https://amzn.to/3J38bZq](https://amzn.to/3J38bZq) - Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: [https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro](https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro) - Mic: [https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq](https://a.co/d/9Mw51g6) - Ulanzi Vloggin Light: [https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl](https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl) - Ulanzi Flexible tripod: [https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o](https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o) - Ulanzi quick release plate: [https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG](https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG) - Ulanzi RGB lights: [https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw](https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw) - Ulanzi Key light: [https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp](https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp) - NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - [https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76](https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76) - Amazon Basics Tripod: [https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK](https://a.co/d/2DiLyQR) - Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: [https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl](https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl) - Lumafusion for editing video: [https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/](https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/)

Today I explain why I decided to change my channel's name and the next steps of my podcast, and future videos. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh My icon pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons My wallpaper pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1 My minimalist portfolio template made with Framer: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal All my music is from https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002 Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

When working from home is easy to get distracted by household chores, family members, and personal tasks. In today’s episode, we will discuss some tips and tricks to help you stay productive while working from home. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh My icon pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons My wallpaper pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1 My minimalist portfolio template made with Framer: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/framerminimal All my music is from https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002 Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

Here are my Top 3 drawbacks or downsides that you can face working from home. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh My icon pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/CustomIcons My wallpaper pack: https://dpaola.gumroad.com/l/wallpaperWaves1 All my music is from https://artlist.io/Daniel-4180002 Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

Making a career choice can be a difficult decision and one that often comes with trade-offs. For some people, the stability and structure of a corporate job are the perfect fit, while others thrive in the freedom and flexibility of freelance work. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the benefits of both paths, with a focus on pay checks health benefits, vacations, and allowances. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w All my music is from https://artlist.io Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://amzn.to/3XAIkfm Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://amzn.to/3YtQlnl Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

I needed to share my ideas about the current hiring process for designers, plus this nonsense of 2 weeks of paid time off that companies try to advertise on job descriptions. #vacation #jobs #jobsearch #jobseekers #hr #hiring #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-14-pro/6.1-inch-display-128gb-space-black Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulanzi Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-grey-8-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-512gb# Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

Big tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon, Spotify, Twitter just to name a few, have all announced massive layoffs in recent months. These companies are some of the largest employers in the tech industry, so when they make cuts, it can have a ripple effect throughout the industry. And what about the jobs at Toptal? Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent Remote jobs websites: http://remote.co http://weworkremotely.com #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-14-pro/6.1-inch-display-128gb-space-black Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulani Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-grey-8-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-512gb# Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

See what and how I do to communicate often with all my Toptal clients. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife #jobs #futureofwork #remoteworkers #wrokingfromhome #wfh Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-14-pro/6.1-inch-display-128gb-space-black Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Ulanzi Flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/3DeEG3o Ulanzi quick release plate: https://amzn.to/3H4NcmG Ulanzi RGB lights: https://amzn.to/3HhNGWw Ulani Key light: https://amzn.to/3Yd0Xqp NICEYRIG Vlog Selfie Mirror - https://amzn.to/3Jd2B76 Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-grey-8-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-512gb# Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

Let's talk about 3 myths and 3 truths about working remotely and try to help you decide which path you should choose for your career. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-14-pro/6.1-inch-display-128gb-space-black Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://amzn.to/3J38bZq Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://amzn.to/3D5fLiq Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://amzn.to/3QS6NLl Amazon Basics Tripod: https://amzn.to/3GQkjKK Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-grey-8-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-512gb# Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/

Here is my list, unbiased, not in order of priority based on my own personal experience. #podcast #remotework #workingremote #workingremotely #digitalnomad #digitalnomads #design #productdesign #remotelife #designremote #remotejob #remotejobs #freelance #freelancedesign #toptal #freelancelife Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RoH9i7CCylsMHvsyDIxiW?si=672f0124ad564a2d Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYrBlU_Qmg12xL_A3evT9w Follow me: Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/danieldepaola Twitter: http://twitter.com/dpaola Instagram: http://instagram.com/design_remote_nomad Medium: http://medium.com/@dpaola Toptal referral link: https://www.toptal.com/Xed8Gx/worlds-top-talent My tools (non-affiliate links): iPhone 14 Pro as camera: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-14-pro/6.1-inch-display-128gb-space-black Polarpro LiteChaser Pro Case kit: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/litechaser-pro-iphone14 Polarpro Goldmorphic Filter: https://www.polarprofilters.com/products/iphone-13-goldmorphic-filter-litechaser-pro Mic: https://a.co/d/9Mw51g6 Ulanzi Vloggin Light: https://a.co/d/h2nfEPo Amazon Basics Tripod: https://a.co/d/2DiLyQR Macbook Pro 14” M1 Pro for editing: https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-grey-8-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-512gb# Lumafusion for editing video: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios-2/