AequitasJun 27
Andy Bell

Back in the day, Twitter used to be really good if I set up a thread to connect freelancers with clients. Let's see if Mastodon can do it.

Clients: if you're looking for freelancers/contractors, get in the comments

Freelancers/contractors: get in the comments

Everyone else: boosts appreciated.

The market is *dead* for freelancers and a big part of that (in my opinion) is fragmentation. Let's get that network effect *back*.

#FediHire

Jun 27 at 10:42amIvory for Mac
Show threadNathan Friend Jun 27

@belldotbz Bit of a niche one, but I'm a Stage Manager - I coordinate theatre shows once they're up and running - and that comes with loads of transferable skills in admin, project management, research and a bunch more

I'm currently free from September onwards if anyone needs support with events and shows

Show threadJaneishlyJun 27

@belldotbz OK, here goes: I'm a freelance translator (Swedish/French/Norwegian/Danish to English), proofreader, editor and copywriter.

I use my human brain to make sure your words appeal to other humans, in English.

Show threadpriryoJun 27
@belldotbz
Can do data work (beyond MS Excel and deep into SQL, etc), research, writing, and funding applications (e.g. for EU schemes). Domain knowledge covers green technologies, climate change, Spain, software.
Can't do: self marketing.
Show threadraminJun 28
@priryo @belldotbz interesting.... :) besides data wrangling do you have general software dev skills (in python!)?
Show threadpriryoJun 28

@Transflux
Interesting question! I have written some toy projects in python, and have been learning C and now C++ for the last couple of years.
That has given me a much more fundamental understanding (of software dev, design practices, build and other tools) than I had before.
Put together I am confident I could quickly get up to speed on python software dev, however I can't claim to be up to speed in its libraries or current idioms. Also no paid experience there; it's somewhere I'm looking to move into.

@belldotbz

Show threadMark Holtom (aka Kingbeard)Jun 27

@belldotbz

Freelance what? Hitmen? Pastry chefs? Event planners?

You don't specify, so prospective clients can't choose

Show threadAndy BellJun 27
@MarkHoltom Good effort chipping in and helping everyone! I'm sure if there's clients looking for a freelance pedant, they'll be in touch.
Show threadcanJun 27
@belldotbz @MarkHoltom 🔥 🔥 🔥
Show threadKim ScheinbergJun 27

@MarkHoltom @belldotbz
As it happens I’m a freelance hitman whose preferred methodology is serving poisoned pastries I bake myself at events I coordinate

Preferably to pedants

[Excellent idea for a thread, Andy. Wish I needed someone right now. Bookmarking for future needs]

Show threadGerbrand van DieyenJun 27
@kims @MarkHoltom @belldotbz I think this was a scene in the movie Bullet Train. Apart from that, I appreciate the effort to match people with work
Show threadGerard ThornleyJun 28
@kims @MarkHoltom @belldotbz will be in touch. 🕵‍♂️
Show threadJordanJun 27

@belldotbz @MarkHoltom I'm sure Mark's intentions of requesting more specific conditions are meant to benefit the overall spirit of OP's message. I also wondered what 'freelancers' they meant.

Also, with Mastodon being a global socnet I had to also assume he meant all remote type requests/offers.

An industry (and possibly local area) focus is needed to maximize results.

Show threadcalsnoboarderJun 30
@thedarkener @belldotbz @MarkHoltom Typically, most folks who are "freelancers" or "ccntract" workers know whether or not they fit within the framework... and hitmen typically don't call themselves "freelancers" or "contract" workers... we prefer the term, "conflict resolution managers," and we don't typically find work through social media (we have handlers to keep us shielded). If you have to ask whether this applies to you, you are probably not part of the target market.
Show threadTom 🇨🇦Jun 27

@belldotbz @MarkHoltom

Getting strange looks for my bark of laughter when I read this on my crowded subway train 🤣🤣🤣

Show threadNick DrageJun 28
@belldotbz @MarkHoltom no, don't tease, I would genuinely love to be a freelance pedant. I mean proof-reading is kind of the same thing, but only kind of....
Show threadSundewJun 28
@MarkHoltom @belldotbz Imagine all three combined - assassins that poison the Hors d'Oeuvres at the events they plan.
Show threadEndlessMasonJul 1

@MarkHoltom
I'd say Hitmen are a strict subset of Event Planners.

@belldotbz

Show threadIssy LongJun 27
@belldotbz I’m open for part-time remote work on Ruby (plain and Rails or other frameworks) development, developer experience tasks. Find more details at https://www.issylong.com/work-with-me/
Work with me!

I make developer experience better in Ruby and Rails projects. I enjoy: * Improving your linting, typechecking and code quality setup (think RuboCop, Sorbet, and friends). One of my favourite things is the iterative process of finding the edge cases of a new linting rule for a code pattern that could

Issy Long
Show threadAlexJun 27

@belldotbz This is a great idea. I remember twitter being very good for finding work. Even landed a couple of perm jobs with great companies back in the day.

Anyway. Freelance front-end developer and CMS wrangler. With a score of 23 on this 👉 https://www.nicchan.me/blog/youre-not-a-front-end-developer-until-youve/

I’m pretty good at writing good clean HTML and CSS. I’m one of those people that’s done a lot of “turn this design into a web page” kind of jobs, and I like to think I'm pretty good at it.

Available now.

You're not a front-end developer until you've... - Nic Chan

Published at least one shitpost!

Show threadBebadefaboJun 27

@belldotbz I'm an independent bookkeeping and tax professional. Cash/Accural accounting, business plan development, feasibility analysis, tax prep/arbitration, administrative services. If you are a consultant/freelancer and need to get your business set up/compliant I specialize in small business and pass thru income generating entities. Artists, musicians, contractors, gig workers, consultants, developers, etc.

Remote/Lehigh Valley PA, US
#GetFediHired #FediHired

Show threadBytebro 🇬🇧 🇺🇦Jun 27

@bebadefabo @belldotbz

A suggestion if I may? It would be helpful to state your location, and whether on-site or hybrid or whatever. Also hashtag #GetFediHired is your friend. 🙂

Show threadBebadefaboJun 27
@bytebro @belldotbz noted thx
Show threadWenzel 👨‍💻Jun 27

@belldotbz I’m a freelance web-, ui, ux-designer with experience in information architecture, who likes to write code and build Kirby CMS websites, and is great at writing too long sentences, who doesn’t have a website because he deleted it but is working on it. 👋

Speaks: 🇬🇧🇩🇪

Will have a real website soon. Plaeceholder: https://entspannt.digital/

Entspannt.Digital, Digital Design Studio

Show threadFiXatoJun 30
@stairjoke FYI, you are missing an i in your TLD.
@belldotbz
Show threadWenzel 👨‍💻Jun 30
@FiXato @belldotbz I did, then I edited the post. It should work now.
Show threadFiXatoJun 30
@stairjoke hmm, strange, looks like the edit hasn't propagated/federated to the instance I'm on. Okay, sorry for pointing out something already fixed 😅
@belldotbz
Show threadWenzel 👨‍💻Jun 30
@FiXato @belldotbz no problem, thanks for helping out!
Show threadPietervdvn Jun 27
@belldotbz I do #freelance work around #OpenStreetMap, especially with #MapComplete (https://mapcomplete.org) - if you need a custom, crowdsourced #map, hit me up
MapComplete - editable, thematic maps with OpenStreetMap

MapComplete is a platform to visualize OpenStreetMap on a specific topic and to easily contribute data back to it.

Show threadDoudouOSMJun 29
@pietervdvn @belldotbz Also in the field of OpenStreetMap, French professionals have formed an association: "La fédération des professionnels d’OpenStreetMap" https://fposm.fr @fposm
Des expertises françaises, OpenStreetMap en commun - Fédération des pros d'OSM

La fédération des professionnels d’OpenStreetMap représente les intérêts des entreprises françaises proposant des prestations liées à OpenStreetMap. Libre Un riche écosystème de prestataires utilisant des logiciels libres : idéal pour se prémunir de tout vendor lock-in Ouvert L’open data, une démarche d’innovation ouverte compatible avec votre business Collaboratif Un projet collectif pour une véritable souveraineté […]

Fédération des pros d'OSM
Show threadFlorian LainezJul 2
@Doudouosm @pietervdvn @belldotbz @fposm we sure did! The list of all our companies is here: https://fposm.fr/annuaire
Annuaire - Fédération des pros d'OSM

Les membres professionnels de la fédération disposent d’expertises complémentaires. En voici la liste (par ordre alphabétique, dernière mise-à-jour mai 2025) : 2CER TECHNOLOGIES DSI d’organismes publics et collectivités territoriales Site Internet : https://2cer.fr Contact : contact-2024@2cer.fr 2i2L 2i2L propose des formations. Site Internet : https://www.2i2l.fr Contact : formation@2i2l.fr Adrien Pavie Adrien Pavie est entrepreneur en […]

Fédération des pros d'OSM
Show threadMichael KovacsJun 27

@belldotbz I’m a freelance audio engineer! Do a lot of live events, both corporate AV and music, mixing, and post-production editing.

Hard to do live events remotely lol, but I do have a home studio for mixing and audio editing if you’re not located around me.

Show threadEira TanseyJun 27

@belldotbz

For nonprofit or community organizations that need advice on setting up their archives, what records to save and what to get rid of, need help pulling together historical materials for a big milestone event or exhibit, or is interested in having an on-call researcher, I can help out! I’ve been a professional archivist for more than 15 years and run my own archival services business. Reach out to hello@memoryrising.net or you can check out my website at https://memoryrising.net/

Memory Rising

Show threadJennifer Moore 😷Jun 27

@belldotbz

Not yet, because I'm busy enough right now, but this is a great idea! Thank you!

Show threadKoen Hufkens, PhDJun 27

@belldotbz For academics, non-profits and industry folks who need help solving data driven environmental questions. I have over a decade of experience in research with expertise in remote sensing, ecological modelling, field surveys, tropical ecology, agroforestry, data science (ML/AI) and data rescue.

I regularly teach data science and remote sensing and can provide end-to-end research & development solutions.

Oh, and doing some open source software as well.

https://bluegreenlabs.org/

BlueGreen Labs

BlueGreen Labs, environmental data science solutions for a greener planet

BlueGreen Labs
Show threadJJ LitkeJun 27
@belldotbz A hashtag would help keep something like this going, then it’s not dependent on a particular thread.
Show threadAndy BellJun 27
@jjLitke good shout, I'll edit. Do you reckon the fedihire one is best?
Show threadSupermoosieJun 27

@belldotbz @jjLitke

Maybe a second hastag with location you service.

# FedihireSydney
# FedihireLondon
# FedihireUK
Etc.

Maybe even a third one with general area of what you do

FedihireAccounting
FedihireProgramming
FedihireAudio
FedihireHitman

Get enough people using them and it will make it easier to find find someone suitable rather than scrolling through thousands of irrelevant fedihire posts.

Show threadjfml - Jonas LaugsJun 28
@jjLitke @belldotbz I think #FediHire would fit here and is what people generally use if I'm not mistaken.
Show threadAriel SalminenJun 27

@belldotbz An independent design systems architect here! Currently fully booked (so replying mostly for visibility), but will have some limited availability at the beginning of 2026. See my website for more details. ✌️

- Website: https://arielsalminen.com
- Pricing & availability: https://arielsalminen.com/faq/

Ariel Salminen

Hello, I’m Ariel Salminen, a Design Systems Architect from Helsinki, Finland with 20 years of experience helping companies build tools for the web platform.

Ariel Salminen
Show threadTainomeJun 27
@belldotbz Freelance graphic & type design studio here. If you need anything from a visual identity chart (including logotypes), a custom typeface, an illustration or a lettering piece, please send me a mail. You can check out my portfolio and contact me at: https://tainome.com/
Tainome

Tainome is a design studio specialized in branding, custom typefaces & original illustrations.

Show threadStéphane Charette 🇨🇦Jun 27
@belldotbz Freelance software developer here. Mostly C++. Very familiar with object detection within images and videos, using the Darknet/YOLO object detection framework. Actively looking for work.
Show threadDaniël Franke Jun 27

@belldotbz

Freelance software architect and developer here with a great understanding of distributed systems, crytography, security, deployment, kubernetes, cloud, networking, and operating systems here.

Polyglot in both Human (EN/DE/NL) and programming (Go/Rust/Python/TS/JS) languages.

Available for 2 weeks a month for:

  • Designing a scalable system
  • Implementing the above system
  • Auditing an existing system for security
  • Adding extra person power to a project
  • Get a CI/CD pipeline set up for a system
  • Port an existing system to something that can run reliably on the cloud, and/or kubernetes
  • And everything in between.
Show threadJack Yan (甄爵恩)Jun 27
@belldotbz Thanks, Andy. A variety of skills: brand expert with a law degree (served as an expert witness on multinational cases), magazine licensor and publisher (online pioneer and print, multiple languages), typeface designer of nearly 40 yearsʼ experience, award-winning non-fiction writer (can ghost). Thereʼs more at my personal site at https://jackyan.com and, while incomplete, in Wikipedia. #GetFedihired #Fedihire #CommissionsOpen
Jack Yan: branding expert, mentor, award-winning author, commentator

Jack Yan's personal website, detailing his work in branding, type design, publishing, writing and politics, and his legal and business background.

Show threadLambicJun 27
@belldotbz I'm available for remote side gigs, I have a full time job mainly focused on drupal development with vue front ends. I'm highly skilled in php/drupal, sql and Unix/linux. Somewhat skilled in vue, python, k8s and aws wrangling. Also very adept at processing largish datasets without complex etl infra. #FediHire
Show threadbread wizardJun 27
@belldotbz Good idea! I offer freelance proofreading services, primarily in the realm of shorter works like TTRPG content.
Show threadantJun 27

@belldotbz
Manchester, UK based, DevOps type with Linux, python, terraform and other such skills. Predominantly GCP based with AWS, DO, Linode etc
Freelance across the UK remotely or hybrid work in and around Manchester

Link in bio

Show threadMcNeelyJun 27
@belldotbz I keep thinking that there's gotta be a better way of organizing around the #FediHire hashtag that's more than just broadcasting into the void....
Show threadAndy BellJun 27
@McNeely yeh it's super noisy on there huh
Show threadjoachimJun 27
@McNeely @belldotbz Set up a curated channel, a bit like programming@newsmast.community & co (intentionally not @'ing them).
Show threadSupermoosieJun 27

@joachim

I suggested location and type of work hashtag. To make it easier for those searching to hire someone relevant.

Could probably set up channels do the same.

https://mastodon.au/@SuperMoosie/114756404602388876

@McNeely @belldotbz

SuperMoosie (@SuperMoosie@mastodon.au)

@belldotbz@mastodon.social @jjLitke@wandering.shop Maybe a second hastag with location you service. # FedihireSydney # FedihireLondon # FedihireUK Etc. Maybe even a third one with general area of what you do FedihireAccounting FedihireProgramming FedihireAudio FedihireHitman Get enough people using them and it will make it easier to find find someone suitable rather than scrolling through thousands of irrelevant fedihire posts.

Mastodon Australia
Show threadJaneishlyJun 27
@SuperMoosie @joachim @McNeely @belldotbz Yeah, but location isn't relevant for many of us. I mean, I'm based in south-east Sweden, but I'm a translator so I work with clients all over the world!
Show threadGabe KangasJun 27
@belldotbz What industry/skillset? Anything?
Show threadAndy BellJun 27
@gabek anything!
Show threadSunandaJun 27
@belldotbz online Physics tutor (high school level). Hindi translator. Ghostwriter.
Show threadlwordenJun 27
@belldotbz Applied mathematics, statistics, modeling, consulting. Experienced in epidemiology, ecology/evolution modeling. Computer science/software development background
Show threadSaneef H. AnsariJun 27

@belldotbz A freelance Web Designer and Frontend Developer.

🔗 https://saneef.com

Saneef’s website

Hello. I’m Saneef. I design information and build interfaces.

Show threadcrazyeddieJun 27

@belldotbz Actually, I do have a company where I do programming and general it consulting. I'm wanting to develop a focus on helping small businesses have federation (or other) presence and can use tools that don't depend on cloud or some company.

I can be reached in that capacity through Jami: strange-crew - 011397713845cc14fd3579e3e56ca4c42cf68c62

I'm in West WA state.

Expert in C++ and maybe Python. Linux I do OK (user for decades). I do other things.