Category Archives: Work

Blog Update

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Calissa Leigh

We’re running security measures on the back end of the server and on this Word Press blog. So things will look odd for a while. A new design is being created. Hopefully things will be sorted out soon. I intend … Continue reading →

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Working From Home Is Kind Of Exactly Like This — Only Different

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Calissa Leigh

How to Work From Home from dooce on Vimeo. There’s some things in life people think they want to do. Working from home may or may not be one of them. Here’s a list of reasons why you shouldn’t work … Continue reading →

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Why I Love My Work

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

I complain sometimes about my work, or rather some clients at times, but I really, really, really love my work. I can live on what I earn working part time. I control my schedule. I have more stabability by having … Continue reading →

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Working from Home – Sociological Aspects

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Working from home is not a new concept. Over the years I’ve heard a number of people ask me, “Is working from home a scam?” It seems hard to believe, for some, that working from home could be an option. … Continue reading →

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Sir Ken Robinson – Bring on the Revolution – Education vs. Passion

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

I love it when Sir Ken Robinson talks. He is one of my favorites at TED and someone I love to follow. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out his latest book: The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes … Continue reading →

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I Can't Live Off Of $1000 a Month – A Post For Doubters and the Not Me's

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Humans love complications. If there aren’t any complications in life, some folks tend to create the complication. Here’s some comments that come up about when I mention my method of living off of $1000 a month. “I need my job.” … Continue reading →

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Fishing vs. Fishing Empire

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

I don’t remember where I found this story, but it hit home and I wanted to share since my last post was something like this. If anyone knows where to find the original tale, I’ll be happy to link to … Continue reading →

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Transitions – Working From Home and What I've Learned

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

This year, I turn 30. I’ve been working from home for over 10 years now, mostly as a freelance writer, sometimes doing other things (texting, data annotation). Today, I run a blog with a fair amount of success. I still … Continue reading →

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The Saints and Demand Studios

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

It was a great win tonight when the New Orleans Saints won the Superbowl. Right? What a great game. And now a little video about Demand Studios: It is true. Demand Studios has issues. No consistency with their editorial team, … Continue reading →

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About 4 Hour Work Week

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Calissa Leigh

I had other things to do, but I haven’t gotten to them yet. New work has me getting settled into a new schedule. Yayness. Anyway, I thought I would mention this one. Honestly, 4 Hour Work Week… I could see … Continue reading →

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