5 reasons why you should try freelancing

Many of our readers already have some experience in freelancing, even more people would like to try their hand at this activity. And this is not surprising, freelancing has a number of tempting features that make people leave their warm, familiar places in offices and go to free bread. Why are they so attracted to the path of a free worker?

This is far from the first appeal to the topic of freelancing on the pages of Lifehacker, which is not at all surprising - the transition to a state of full or partial self-employment is perhaps one of those global life hacks that radically change our lives. Previous articles (one, two) were mainly aimed at the negative aspects of freelancing, so today we want to restore balance and talk about the pleasant features of this business.

1. Satisfy your creativity

Any person has the ability to be creative and the need for self-expression. Yes, absolutely anyone, including taxi drivers, tractor drivers, clerks, officials and policemen. However, the harsh prose of life, as a rule, does not contribute to the manifestation of individuality and creativity. Someone in this situation finds salvation in vodka, someone gives vent to their creative "I" in the form of a hobby.

Going to freelance is a great opportunity to tell the world about your ideas and find application for your abilities. If someone else likes your ideas, they will even pay you for them. Although in fact, the opportunity to find your inspiration, to realize yourself as a creative person is worth more than any money.

2. Getting additional income

Freelancers often have to work much more than their office counterparts, but this is offset by higher incomes. There are many stories when, after going to freelance, a person received not only independence, but also financial well-being. Although, let's not dissemble, there are enough opposite stories. In any case, if something goes wrong, you can always go back to full-time workers.

If your main job can be described by the words “I pretend to be working; the bosses pretend to pay me money, then God himself told you to try freelance bread. At least as an additional income. It won't get any worse.

3. New career options

The world is changing before our eyes, and those professions that were in great demand yesterday are no longer needed by anyone. Or maybe once upon a time, twenty years ago, you made the wrong choice and are now forced to pay for it, working in a field that is not interesting to you. Now you get a chance to fix it.

Thanks to freelancing, you can make a tricky knight move and try yourself in a completely new field for you. It all depends on your talents and hard work. Believe me, if your work can impress the customer, then he will last of all ask you about the availability of a diploma of education and work experience in the specialty.

4. Work from home

This is one of the most compelling and attractive reasons for everyone who has not tried this regime in practice. In fact, homework has both pros and cons. But since this article is about the bright side, let's remember the good:

You save your time. Everyone who is now in traffic jams on the way to work or back, this point is very clear.
You save money. Travel expenses, lunches, gatherings with employees, and so on.
You save your nerves. No need to worry about being late, your boss will not yell at you for your report, you are no longer interested in corporate squabbles and hooking.
Free schedule. No comments required.

All you need to organize your home workspace is a stable high-speed Internet connection, a phone number, an email address, and possibly a printer. Agree, these are far from exorbitant requirements, although for some specialties this list can vary greatly both in one and the other direction.

5. Freedom of movement and rest

All lower-level corporate employees know how much effort it takes to go on vacation at the desired time. Priority, rush jobs, approvals. It's even worse if your other half must go through a similar process.

Freelancers, especially those working online, are completely devoid of such problems and can take a vacation at a time when they need it. Or they may not take it. And continue to work, while physically being in Thailand, Montenegro or Istanbul. Great prospect, isn't it?