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dev.to - Jobbers.io - I Compared the True Cost of Freelancing on Every Developer Platform in 2026 - With Actual Code to Calculate Your Real Rate
I Compared the True Cost of Freelancing on Every Developer Platform in 2026 - With Actual Code to Calculate Your Real Rate
DEV Community

I wrote a script to calculate my actual hourly rate after platform fees, taxes, and the benefits gap. The output made me rethink everything about where I sell my time. That number — $374,400 — is what a senior developer earning…

mediabistro.com - Mediabistro Team - Editorial Leadership Jobs Hiring Now in Media and Publishing
Editorial Leadership Jobs Hiring Now in Media and Publishing
Mediabistro

For much of the past two years, the loudest hiring signals in media came from social, content marketing, and production roles. Editorial leadership positions, the kind where you actually shape a publication's voice and direction, felt increasingly…

si.com - Jordan Merritt - Real Madrid vs Benfica: Predicted Lineup for Champions League Playoff Clash
Real Madrid vs Benfica: Predicted Lineup for Champions League Playoff Clash
Sports Illustrated

It's been three weeks since that famous night in Lisbon, a result that saw Real Madrid crash into the playoffs. They face Benfica again with the first leg on February 17 on the road. During that game, both Raul Asencio and Rodrygo received two…

dailymail.co.uk - Caitlin Leng - Brits reveal pubs they would love to run - is your favourite listed?
Brits reveal pubs they would love to run - is your favourite listed?
Mail Online

If you ever dreamed of stepping into Peggy Mitchell's shoes and trying your hand at working in Eastenders ' famous Queen Vic pub, you are not alone. A new survey by insurance experts Premierline has revealed which on-screen businesses Brits would…

fastcompany.com - Jared Lindzon - Demand for AI-related skills is up 109% since last year. What that means for you
Demand for AI-related skills is up 109% since last year. What that means for you
Fast Company

AI inspired many employers to take a wait-and-see approach to hiring in 2025, but new data suggest they'll be returning to the market in search of certain skills in 2026. According to Upwork's In-Demand Skills 2026 report, demand for AI-specific…

businessinsider.com - Ruby Ford-Dunker - I left California for my dream career in New York. I felt burned out and dissatisfied - so I took success into my own hands.
I left California for my dream career in New York. I felt burned out and dissatisfied - so I took success into my own hands.
Business Insider

Ever since I heard Taylor Swift's 'Welcome to New York' for the first time, the city called my name. Of course, I was grateful for my suburban upbringing in California, but my town was too small for my aspirations. I wanted to live the life of a…

digitalspy.com - Joe Anderton - 'Impressive' crime thriller that will leave you 'absolutely breathless' is now trending on Netflix
'Impressive' crime thriller that will leave you 'absolutely breathless' is now trending on Netflix
Digital Spy

The Brazilian crime thriller State of Fear has proven to be a worldwide hit. The film is the most-watched worldwide movie on Netflix over the weekend and, according to FlixPatrol, it's currently sitting at the top of the chart in Brazil, Cyprus…

broadwayworld.com - Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 16, 2026- Broadway Celebrates Valentine's Day and More
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 16, 2026- Broadway Celebrates Valentine's Day and More
BroadwayWorld.com

This Week's Call Sheet Saturday, February 21 Every Brilliant Thing begins previews on Broadway Hell's Kitchen closes on Broadway The Greatest Broadway Love Songs- Picked By 1500+ Stars! They say that falling in love is wonderful... and doesn't…

chicagotribune.com - Bob Goldsborough - Chicago Fire player Mauricio Pineda buys Loop condo for $680,000
Chicago Fire player Mauricio Pineda buys Loop condo for $680,000
Chicago Tribune

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Chicago Fire defensive midfielder Mauricio Pineda in June paid $680,000 for a two-bedroom, 1,111-square-foot condominium on the 26th floor of a 41-story tower in the Loop's Southbank development. A…

digitalspy.com - George Lewis - Throwback crime drama hailed as 'one of the best shows ever seen' jumps up Netflix's trending chart
Throwback crime drama hailed as 'one of the best shows ever seen' jumps up Netflix's trending chart
Digital Spy

Animal Kingdom, the throwback crime drama starring Ellen Barkin and Finn Cole, has jumped up Netflix 's UK trending chart. With a dramatic plot and plenty of fiery action, this could be your next binge-watch. The series, based on the 2010…

cnbc.com - Jennifer Liu - Long-term unemployment is becoming 'a status quo' in today's job market: It's a 'mental war,' job seeker says
Long-term unemployment is becoming 'a status quo' in today's job market: It's a 'mental war,' job seeker says
CNBC

Tequila Turner collected her last regular paycheck in October 2024. Since then she's traded her steady career in corporate IT for freelance projects and gig work, like delivering for DoorDash. Her income plummeted from six figures to a fraction of…

goodhousekeeping.com - Shelby Deering - Designers All Agree: Floral Prints Are Making a Major Comeback
Designers All Agree: Floral Prints Are Making a Major Comeback
Good Housekeeping

Floral prints are ageless, but they do find their way into the trends again and again, and this time, it's all about big, bold florals. Although florals might seem overly delicate or dainty, you can give them a modern edge. Play with various…

businessinsider.com - Kathleen Elkins - Welcome to the United States of Side Hustles
Welcome to the United States of Side Hustles
Business Insider

For burnt-out 9-to-5ers looking to start something of their own, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that it's never been easier to start a side hustle. Unfortunately, that's also the bad news. The white-collar job market is tough.

broadcastnow.co.uk - Richard Middleton - Monday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
Monday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
Broadcast

All the latest news from the global content industry on Monday, 16 February Disney+ has rolled out a new shortform scripted series as it looks to tap into the fast-growing vertical video space. Locker Diaries, which stars actors from shows such as…

bleedingcool.com - Rich Johnston - Comic Creators Rally For Unions, Guilds And Cooperatives
Comic Creators Rally For Unions, Guilds And Cooperatives
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Comics, Image | Tagged: hiveworks, union Comic Creators Rally for Unions, Guilds and Cooperatives... but what does the US law say? US law hinders freelance comic creator unions, leaving many without collective bargaining rights.

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