To be a freelance writer, a cushion of cash helps (The Star-Ledger)

Story date: 2008-04-19 09:52:53
Added on: 2008-04-19 22:00:06

Mike is ready to enter a new world. The single Passaic County man wants to leave his lucrative salaried job and start anew. "I want to maintain my lifestyle and keep my townhouse, but change careers, becoming a freelance writer," says Mike, 43. "This means a huge pay cut."


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