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The Ripoff Consulting Blog

The Risks and Rewards of Specializing in a Niche as an IT Consultant
Specializing in a niche brings higher earnings, efficiency & reputation, but also risks like limited opportunities & obsolescence.
Andrew Flop
7 days ago3 min read

Rise of the Dinosaurs: Why Older Freelancers Are Thriving
Some older freelancers are thriving in the gig economy, despite being overlooked for trendy tech. Find out why ..
Andrew Flop
Apr 12 min read


AI job displacement Took My Job, and All I Got Was This Used Dell laptop
Tech workers on LinkedIn are cheering AI—while it replaces them. Are we automating ourselves out of jobs with a smile?
Andrew Flop
Mar 93 min read


H-1B Layoffs Surge: Will Europe Absorb the IT Talent Exodus?
H-1B layoffs are rising, forcing IT consultants to seek work in Europe. But will the job market welcome them, or is the tide turning?
Andrew Flop
Mar 13 min read


LinkedIn freelancing desperation
LinkedIn: Where freelancers exaggerate, brag, and sometimes find a gig—amid desperation, big titles, and loads of fluff.
Andrew Flop
Feb 283 min read


Broke Under the Sun: The Real Reason Freelancers Fail in Thailand.
Freelancers flock to Thailand for sun and cheap living, only to leave broke, disillusioned, and short on retirement plans.
Benny "Down" Hill
Feb 137 min read

From Play Pretend to Work Pretend - The Illusion of Productivity
The illusion of productivity in tech is fading. AI is reshaping the industry—stay skilled and adaptable to remain relevant.
Andrew Flop
Jan 215 min read

Are Freelancer or Consulting Prices Headed for a AI Freefall?
AI super-agents could reshape freelancing, driving down consulting prices and transforming developer roles.
Andrew Flop
Jan 204 min read
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