"The Man" is a slang phrase that may refer to the government or to some other authority in a position of power. In addition to this derogatory connotation, it may also serve as a term of respect and praise.
Don’t do it alone. Find yourself support.
"The Man" is a slang phrase that may refer to the government or to some other authority in a position of power. In addition to this derogatory connotation, it may also serve as a term of respect and praise.
Whether we you are a freelancer, owner of a small agency or run a website single handedly, too many of us work alone.
This post was first published in June 2010 but is even more relevant today.
The downside of the digital revolution is isolation. The web allows us to do alone what would have previously taken a team of people. It also frees us from the constraints of geography letting us work from home. However, although these can appear to be benefits they also leave us isolated in our endeavours.
The dangers of isolation
Over time working in isolation (even if you work as part of a greater team) can prove harmful to your mental health, business and website.
In fact even if there are other people working on the project, if they are junior to you then you can still feel isolated.
If you don’t find a peer with whom you can share ideas and discuss your business/project you face a number of danger…
Getting an outside perspective
The most obvious solution to that question is to partner with somebody from the outset. Whether working with somebody on your website or forming a business with somebody else, partnerships can be very beneficial. That is what I did when I founded an agency and have never regretted it for a minute. I would have lost without my two co-founders.
Warning: This is my attempt at subtle advertising!
Whether you are a digital lead of an internal web team or the founder of a web design agency, it can be an isolating job. Don’t struggle alone, let me be there to support you.
GET SOME SUPPORT
I know that not everybody’s experiences have been so rosy. Also by the time you are reading this the opportunity for this kind of partnership has already passed.
What then can you do? What other options are available for those seeking an outside perspective and somebody to bounce ideas around with?
What then can you do? What other options are available for those seeking an outside perspective and somebody to bounce ideas around with?