JOBROOTER Monthly Newsletter | May 2021

A New Era for
Lebanese Freelancer

Written by Samir Hayek

Some people used to enjoy the traditional working atmosphere, where they go to their work from 9-5, meet up with colleagues and spend their day at the office. However, nowadays, office life is no longer the “normal” work-life. Because of the pandemic and the ongoing economic crisis, many people either lost their jobs, or became part-timers because of the lack of work. The world of work has forever changed, leaving a lot of frustrated people behind. One of the worst feelings a young adult can have is to wake up every morning with no purpose. Our situation in Lebanon has rendered this fact inevitable, yet we seem to get acquainted with the idea of a “dead end” or an “out of our hands” concept. However, this sad reality can be turned upside down and become nothing but a new clean page for Lebanese freelancers. How would you feel about having a profession in which you are your own boss, you work on your own time and your own demands? In this type of work, your skills and knowledge are tested, and you get to be in charge of your own job. So, can you think of a better time to insert yourself in this market? The time to take action is now, and we have made this simple to you by creating the idea of JobRooter. This is a clear and forward invitation for you to join our community!


The Bright Future of
Workforce

It is no secret that the world of freelancing is on the rise! A study by ‘Upwork’, a leading American freelancing platform, revealed that more than one third of American freelance jobs contributed to a 22% increase in the US economy, since 2019. Life today is different, and young highly skilled professionals are trying to seek alternative opportunities to adapt to the new world of work. Our main goal as JobRooter is to provide the best Lebanese talents, a.k.a YOU, with as many job opportunities as we possibly can, based on your remarkable background and acquired skillset. Whether you are an engineer, graphic designer, social media specialist, or software developer, we work hard on finding a suitable opening for you. What makes JobRooter stand out, is the fact that it provides training sessions to all freelancers in any field. This will give you a reason to prove your productivity and advance your professional career in the process. Not to mention that you are in control of your work, so you would be in charge of managing your own time, and then delivering your tasks within the given deadlines. As a freelancer, you will have the luxury of maintaining a social and work-life balance, and what could be better than this?



Many think that freelancing is a secondary job, but we will make you believe that it is a primary opportunity to start something big. Companies from all sizes and all around the globe are turning to freelancers, as there is a burst in demand for talented people in many fields. As a freelancer with JobRooter, you might get to work with different local or international companies and in various industries based on past experiences and performance. You will have the chance to meet people from all around the world, form your own contacts and references, and have more exposure in the industries that you work in, worldwide. In the process, you would be improving your skills and making your own business decisions.

Nothing Can Get in Your
Way!

While most freelancers value their freedom and flexibility in work, the income earned is what hooks them to the world of freelancing, especially for Lebanese during this tough economic period.



It is known worldwide that the hourly rate of freelancers, exceeds any monthly salary that can be paid for a normal office job through a company. Studies show that people who are attacking the freelancing world of work are much more satisfied with their lifestyle than those who have a tight schedule. Unfortunately, some international companies are considering the Lebanese dollar crisis as an opportunity to use Lebanese talents as cheap labor, but with JobRooter, we will make sure to value each one of you and your remarkable talents as much as we possibly can. We will not accept to depreciate any of your talents or competences. Freelancing opportunities will be satisfactory, as they bring you a steady fresh income; you will not have wait long hours in the bank, nor face any transaction problems in the process, and you will be earning a foreign currency revenue. Besides, a big number of Lebanese expats are working hard to give our young talents opportunities and boost their careers. Some of them are looking into the market, trying to start a new business or transfer their work here, and others are providing a lot of freelance offers to Lebanese talents.

As freelancers are earning more, businesses are also making a lot of profit by sourcing top-talents without any regard for location or operating costs, which makes both the freelancer and the out-sourcing company satisfied.
No matter what your educational background is, you can develop your skill and improve it with online training sessions. You will simply need to ‘Sign up’, put effort into your work, grind the internet for lessons, and become the best freelancer out there. Our own country has abandoned us, but that does not mean we should not work hard on building our careers. Hand in hand, we will find the perfect place for you. The frustration that many Lebanese have been feeling during this tough crisis is completely normal, and it is understandable that a time is needed to heal and recharge, but the time is NOW to open a new page, start building new opportunities and simply grow. It is time to make a change! No more excuses! Let us dive into the world of success and hard work. The future is yours for the taking, and only YOU can lead and take control of it! Do not lose hope, we are here to make a way, so become a JobRooter today!