“If I can help, I just log back in.”

You’ve done quite a lot – from running a mobile phone shop to a limousine service. How did you end up at yoummday?

I actually came across yoummday quite randomly through an Instagram ad. My limousine service was going well, but in between there were days when nothing was happening. And working remotely appealed to me right away. Being able to work freely, maybe even sit on a beach somewhere and still earn money – that was always kind of my thing.

Honestly, I didn’t hesitate. I just thought: “I’ll give it a try.” I had nothing to lose. Getting started was totally straightforward. With my limousine service back then I had to invest a lot – buying a car, taking exams, and so on. Here I basically already had everything at home. A good PC, a microphone from gaming – it was a perfect fit. I still think the IGEL stick is genuinely brilliant, because it lets me use my own computer while keeping my personal and professional life separate.

A week after onboarding I jumped straight into a project – and I’m still in the same one today.

What has changed since you started at yoummday?

Above all, my view of work and home office has completely changed. Before, my daily routine was very traditional: get up early, get ready, get in the car, work, drive back home. You were never really at home.

Now my cat Luna finally knows me again. It sounds funny, but it’s really true. I’m at home, I have my peace and quiet, I casually grab a coffee from the kitchen and go back to my desk. That has definitely improved my quality of life.

Financially, quite a lot has changed too. I sometimes earn €5,000 or €5,500 – depending on how much I’ve worked. But it’s not just the money. I simply have much more freedom and at the same time the feeling of having arrived.

You seem very motivated. What keeps you happily logging in even after three years?

Of course the financial side plays a role – you can earn really good money here. But that’s not everything. I don’t have to worry about advertising or finding customers. I just log in, do my thing, and can help people.

Especially on weekends, many conversations stay with me. Older customers in particular are sometimes completely desperate when their internet or TV stops working. And when you manage to fix it, you often get really lovely feedback. That motivates me enormously.

That’s why I sometimes voluntarily take on extra shifts. If I see that support is needed somewhere, I just log back in – especially on Sundays. Not because I have to, but because I know I can help.

But you also said that this job requires discipline.

Definitely. Especially when working from home, you can easily slip into bad routines. This whole “working in pyjamas and seeing whether you do anything today” – that would be completely wrong for me. I’d totally slack off.

That’s why I have fixed times. I usually work from 10am to 2pm, take a break, and then work again until 7pm. I treat it like a normal job.

And I’ve seen for myself what happens if you don’t do that. I had one month where I worked really irregularly. Then it wasn’t 3,000 or 4,000 euros, but significantly less. That’s when I told myself: “Just stick with it.”

Still, the work feels completely different today than it used to. Honestly, I no longer see this as a conventional job.

What makes a good Freelance Talent, in your view?

Openness is extremely important. You have to be able to deal with people. Through mentoring new talents, I’ve noticed that communication doesn’t come naturally to everyone.

You don’t have to be a clown or talk non-stop, but you should be open and of course speak very good German. That’s simply important in German-language projects.

And when it comes to sales, I do think a lot can be learned. But you should bring some natural sales aptitude, or at least an interest in it. Above all, it’s important to stay curious and not just want to clock hours.

You’ve been at yoummday for a long time now. Do you feel like you’ve arrived?

Yes, absolutely. Exactly where I wanted to be.

For me, this mix of freedom, personal responsibility, and team spirit is simply perfect. The Community Days in Munich and getting to meet other Freelance Talents in person were really great too.

Of course nothing is ever perfect, but so far I’ve only had positive experiences. And leaving? That’s definitely not something I’m planning right now. I want to stay for a long time.

Thank you very much for your insights and your openness. We look forward to continuing to work with you at yoummday.