LFW
Looking for work
Example
Experienced chef LFW, ideally evenings. Can work weekends.
A voice actor LFW on Reddit
LFW definition by Slang.net
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Someone who is LFW is "looking for work." You might encounter this acronym in forum and social media posts, made by people who are searching for freelance work or full-time employment.
Most often, those LWF post in related forums or groups, to give themselves the best chance of actually finding a gig. For example, a DJ who resides in Chicago might post that they're LFW in a local forum, while a web developer looking for work might post in the r/WebDevJobs subreddit.