Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of freelancing ¹:
Advantages:
- Control over your workload
- Choice of who you work with
- Access to diverse and meaningful projects
- Latitude to set your own schedule
- Freedom to work from anywhere
- Flexibility to cater to caregiving or personal health needs
- Ability to increase your income
- Independence of being your own boss
Disadvantages:
- You don’t receive employee benefits
- Your earnings may fluctuate
- You are responsible for every aspect of the business
- You have to learn to be your own best advocate
- You could feel isolated at work
- You may miss your people-time
