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Michelle V. Rafter

Michelle V. Rafter is a Portland, Oregon, business reporter and long-time chronicler of the intersection of technology and work.

Brad and Debra Aho Willamson now work from home, with daughters nearby

COVID-19 Has Turned Couples at Home Into Coworkers

Working from home together can be tricky — here's how some make it work
May 20, 2020
man with dog

Older Coders Answer the Call to Help

Why COVID-19 and outdated state agency tech are bringing them work
May 5, 2020
Rich and Kirsten Meneghello on a recent Zoom call with Rich’s mother, Margaret “Marge” Meneghello

Virtual Connections Have Never Been More Popular

As people shelter in place, more are using smart devices to reach loved ones
March 30, 2020
Freelance

4 Strategies for Freelance Success

Advice for people planning to freelance and those who already do it
October 15, 2019
Freelancing

The New Realities of Freelancing After 50

The 'Freelancing in America: 2019' report has a few surprises
October 3, 2019
Gig Work

Busting 5 Myths About Gig Work Platforms

Why freelance matchmaking sites are better (and worse) than you think
August 27, 2019
Group Text

The Group Text Mistakes You Don't Even Know You're Making

Here are 9 do's and don'ts for communicating with a crowd
July 24, 2019
Remote Worker

Want to Be a Remote Worker? Get These Digital Skills

They'll help you work from home either as an employee or a freelancer
June 11, 2019
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