It’s freelancing,
but not as you know it

“

“I've probably got well over $50K, maybe double that, of work via the job board over the years.”

Nigel Bowen

“

“The jobs list might seem smaller [at Rachel's List] but that's where the value is - the leads are always warm, ready and good quality clients. I actually landed my long-standing client from RL, who I've worked with almost continuously for the past five years.”

Liv Steigrad

“

“I've landed a few jobs from the jobs board but the biggest was a $30k project I did with another writer. I also love the FB group. It's like the nice cafe down the street - there's never any drama. You go there because it's solid and you know the coffee's going to be good. It's a place where friendships develop really organically with like-minded people.”

Sue-Ellen HortonContent designer and UX writer

“

“I’m not really a Facebook guy, but if someone asked me why I use it, I’d say I have one for work and one for Rachel’s List. If I go on LinkedIn and start doom-scrolling, I’m like ugh, what am I doing? But I’ll never go into the RL group and think, wow, that was a waste of five minutes. I like that you get the recognition of peers who say, ‘ok, you’re on sort of the right track’ or ‘Maybe this is what you need to do to course correct’. Because it attracts real professionals, and tapping into that collective knowledge – that’s the value in it.”

Tom VulcanisConversion and sales copywriter

“

“I secured a main anchor client from RL and ended up working for them as a copywriter for four years. I also find the List community so valuable - for passing along overflow work, sharing freelance experiences, and keeping me up to date.”

Pip HarryAuthor + Copywriter

“

“Rachel's List is money well spent. I've secured a couple of freelance jobs through the platform which have lasted me all year - and the community is amazing.”

CameronPublicist

“

“The gold is the community. There’s a lovely camaraderie. Once I started clicking into it, I remember thinking, ‘Ooh, this is really valuable’. And now, it’s the only reason that I’ll visit Facebook. Rachel’s List, and the FB group, has been integral to my development as a freelancer.”

Vivienne PearsonFreelance opinion, feature, content and copywriter

“

“When I first moved to Australia from the UK, I had no contacts - I left them all in London. The RL job board played such a huge role in not only getting me work but connecting me with editors who still commission me.”

Nikki Stefanoff

“

“Rachel’s List is one of my favourite groups –I’ve learned so much from being in it and the value I’ve got from it has paid for itself.”

Joel Smith

“

“I got a gig [from Rachel’s List], which lasted about six months BUT they then referred me to another couple of clients, and then one of those clients referred me to a fourth client. So those ongoing connections have been so important for my business.”

Eliza Lanson

“

“There's always discussion being generated [in the group] and it feels fun and close-knit enough to participate, even if you're usually a lurker. It’s also low on personal promotion or salesy stuff. And I’ve picked up clients from the jobs board – one lasted for 3 years.”

Jody McDonald

“

“The community vibe is fab, very supportive and no nastiness. Also [I like] the advocating for freelancers - how you advise advertisers who may not be offering enough money for roles.”

Mel Mahoney