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What changed after the boom and why so many freelancers are feeling it
I retrained in hair and makeup during the post-pandemic boom. At the time, the industry narrative was everywhere. Studios opening across the UK. International productions choosing Britain. Film and TV described as one of the fastest-growing creative industries in the country. It was being talked about as stable, expanding, and full of opportunity. That context mattered. I did not make a casual career change. I looked at industry data, read the trade press, spoke to people alr
Amy Richardson
Feb 64 min read


You’re Not Imagining It: The Odds Really Are Stacked Against Freelancers Right Now
If you’ve been wondering why work feels harder to find, why you’re chasing jobs instead of living your craft, or why confidence feels fragile even when your skill is solid - you’re not imagining it. The landscape of creative work in the UK has shifted, and not in favour of freelancers. Here’s what recent industry research actually shows. ⸻ 1. A workforce still reeling from slowdown Even after the 2023 industrial action in the US ended, British creative work hasn’t bounced bac
Amy Richardson
Jan 24 min read


Hustle Looks Different Here
When I worked in tech, hustle meant being constantly “on.” Slack pings, emails, late-night slides, deadlines that moved every ten...
Amy Richardson
Jul 5, 20252 min read