As my regular readers know, I've been a freelancer for about 12 years now. As I wrote back in 2012, my decision to quit my job and start working as a freelancer was much easier because Brian and I were about to get married that year. His job would provide us with one steady income and a source of health insurance, which are two of the biggest things a freelance job lacks.
Also, in my case, turning into a freelancer wouldn't require any equipment or training I didn't have already got. I already had writing abilities, revel in in publishing, and a home pc, and that became pretty a brilliant deal all I had to get commenced. And because the development residence where I worked hired freelancers on a normal basis, and I moreover had contacts inside the publishing international, I had severa ability clients already covered up. So under the circumstances, quitting become a pretty easy selection for me.
I also can in reality say it is a preference I've in no way genuinely regretted. Sure, freelancing has its drawbacks: the profits is unsure and the paintings go along with the glide is choppy, with an excessive amount of artwork at a few instances and no longer enough at others. Also, I need to pay my private taxes each area, together with the scary self-employment tax. But for me, the upsides?No tour, no dress code, whole manipulate over my work time table?A approaches outweigh the downsides.
However, I additionally understand that really everybody's state of affairs is unique. For me, the choice to do business from home was an smooth one, and the proper one?But my experience is not enough of a guide for different humans whose occasions can be truly superb. So in my contemporary Money Crashers publish, I've carried out my awesome to cover all you need to realize approximately freelancing to determine whether or not or no longer it's a very good preference for you. I communicate about all the strategies there are to earn a living from home, the advantages and downsides of freelancing, and the maximum essential abilties and gear you need to prevail on the freelance lifestyles.
Check it out here: How to Become a Freelancer – Types of Work, Pros & Cons
