Some Realities of Freelancing 👩🏽‍💻

When you are young, it's a great feeling to be able to pay for your own wants and needs without asking for money from your parents, especially in college where you try so hard to justify buying that cup of coffee every day 'to survive.'

A means of earning that's becoming more popularized is freelancing. It's a form of self-employment where you work with different clients based on projects rather than long-term employment. While it seems like freelancing is the best option for everyone, it really isn't.

Here are some realities that you should consider if you're thinking about starting a freelance career.

There are considerable pros:

• Being able to work from home or anywhere with a stable internet connection

• Flexibility in your schedule

• Global opportunities

• Working with multiple clients

However, there are also some downsides to strongly consider too, such as:

• Isolation since you technically never have to leave your house

• Immense self-discipline to be able to keep up with your schedule and the projects you signed up for

• Global market competition with freelancers who are doing similar skills as you

• Unpredictable income levels

While there are appeals to working as a freelancer, it's imperative to understand the gravity of being self-employed. There's an essence of running it similarly to a business, where discipline must be practiced rather than relying on motivation.

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