Fractional Director

Anonymous

May 15,2023 at 3:14PM UTC

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Fractional Director

I’m thinking about moving out of my demanding job and trying fractional or consulting work. For those of you have done this could you share the positives and negatives of doing this? Are there companies that manage fractional workers or do you go out in your own and market yourself?

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AnonymousMay 15,2023 at 6:28PM UTC
I have been considering a similar change. While I don't have anything to offer since I'm just dipping my toe in myself, I will be eager to hear what advice others have to offer!
AnonymousMay 19,2023 at 4:58PM UTC
If you truly want to control your own destiny you should market yourself but that means you need to be able to negotiate develop plans and marketing materials with no other help. if you enlist an agency to do it for you then you give them a portion of your earnings because they will want that from you by the hour. They control the contract and the content with the client and if you fail they will replace you with no notice. That being said it can be super rewarding if you do it well and you will never have to answer to anyone else if you are the boss. Decide the why first and then seek out others that have been successful in your field who you can mold your own destiny after.