Summer Doldrums

Well, it's June and there isn't much to report on the freelance front. Back in April I got the sense that maybe the economy was starting to turn around. Mortgage rates were at an all-time low, housing sales were up, banks seemed somewhat stable and there was talk that agencies were beating the street for new business. Now, two months later the mortgage rates are going up, housing sales are down, unemployment is growing and the economy is still shitty. I hear tell that agencies are still pitching new business, but clients don't seem to be in a big hurry to make any new moves one way or the other. I know of a few freelancers that have been getting a little work. Overall it's still pretty dead out there. 

I've been considering hosting a freelancer summit where fellow freelancers are welcome to come and discuss their thoughts on the current market, as well as their ideas to keep freelancing a viable option. Perhaps next month. I'll keep you posted.

- Slim