“A Freelancer is a person who is self-employed without long term commitment to any client or employer. “
There must be reasons why people tend to choose a new career path. It seems that every year the number grows which makes freelancing a new career trend.
In fact, some friends and relatives are making the BIG SWITCH after hearing my story. Yeah, you read it right…from the traditional 9-5 office work to a more flexible working hours minus the business attire required in the office. Of course, it has its disadvantages but would like to share first what I enjoy as a freelancer.
Work at Home
My home is my office. There’s no need to worry with transportation coz’ a few steps from my room are my computer table, computer and internet connection. A mini home office is just around the corner of the house.
My home is my office. There’s no need to worry with transportation coz’ a few steps from my room are my computer table, computer and internet connection. A mini home office is just around the corner of the house.
Flexibility
Time: I get to choose my own hours or simply work whenever I want. I work during my most productive hours and it doesn’t have to fall on a regular business hours or days. So, I can work late in the evening until wee hours of the morning.
Time: I get to choose my own hours or simply work whenever I want. I work during my most productive hours and it doesn’t have to fall on a regular business hours or days. So, I can work late in the evening until wee hours of the morning.
Place: Aside from home, I have the freedom to choose where to work. It can be in the park, library, in a café or in the mall as long as I have access to the internet.
Dress code: I wear my most comfortable clothes during the day so this means no dress code policy required.
Client/Job: I choose who to work with and which project to work on. I can also work with multiple clients as long as I deliver their desired result.
Work-life Balance
Because I work at home, I can just do things that I love. I can do some house chores, spend more time with my family and steal some moments to relax a bit.
Because I work at home, I can just do things that I love. I can do some house chores, spend more time with my family and steal some moments to relax a bit.
Income
I can dictate my rate. It may not be the highest paid kind of job but my income is the direct result of my output. The more hours I work the more reward I get.
I can dictate my rate. It may not be the highest paid kind of job but my income is the direct result of my output. The more hours I work the more reward I get.
Skills
As a freelancer, I get to work with various tasks and clients. This opens door to skills development and experience. It allows me to improve more on my own field and at the same time learn new skills.
As a freelancer, I get to work with various tasks and clients. This opens door to skills development and experience. It allows me to improve more on my own field and at the same time learn new skills.
So, those are just a few of the perks of freelancing. It can be a very rewarding career if you do it right.
Are you a freelancer? You think I missed something? For non-freelancers, let me know what you think. Feel free to leave a comment below.
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