Mom, I'm a Freelancer: How Not to Die While Working for Yourself
Author: Павел Федоров, Сергей Антонов
Printhouse: piter
Series: Business Psychology
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2026
ISBN: 9785446146390
Number of pages: 160
Size: 205х140х8 mm
Cover type: soft
Weight: 197 g
ID: 1747424
This book is an honest conversation with those who exchanged the office for a "flexible schedule" and found themselves trapped in chaos, overtime, and unpaid bills. Or with those who are only planning to become freelancers but are afraid of encountering a whole pile of problems.
Authors Sergey Antonov and Pavel Fedorov strip away the rose-colored glasses from those who believe in myths about easy money, and offer algorithms for turning remote work into a stable and humane business. There are no stories about endless travels and lounging with a laptop on the beach — only practice: tough self-discipline instead of inspiration, a calendar and planning instead of working "whenever you feel like it," tips for fighting burnout and loneliness.
The uniqueness of the book lies in its tone and practicality. The text sounds like a conversation with a colleague, without fluff and toxic positivity. It is a guide so that in a few years, the freelancer can say not "Mom, I'm tired," but "Mom, I have my own business."