It's great...most of the time ( i work from home) but I would be intrested on your thoughts
2006-09-22 12:56:55 · 8 answers · asked by gemstar 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you like variety and have no interest in climbing the management ladder then it is fantastic. In my field freelancers tend to have more experience and are hired to work on new projects (the interesting work), while permies get boring maintenance and support. But permie roles suit women who want maternity leave and people with families who just want an easy 9 to 5. Permies get sick pay and paid holidays, but freelance rates more than make up for this. Permies are supposed to have job security, but I know freelancers that have outlasted permies, and in the final analysis, the only job security is to be invaluable. Best of all for us, is that we are in a specific, short time frame and are paid upfront and by results. Permies can work hard all year and still get a rubbish bonus.
2006-09-22 13:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by Freelancer 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A freelance what? Writer? Web designer? Computer programmer?
If it's a technology-oriented skill, you might want to have a long look at Rent-a-Coder. It's a bit of a battle at first, as you have to bid low and complete jobs just to boost your rating and reputation (kind of like getting started on eBay and their feedback system).
It's worth it though, for the escrow system alone, and the arbitration when there are disputes. Here are some links to the more useful articles on how to get started...
2006-09-22 20:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you do and if you love it. Also you need to have personal interaction with others even if you work from home.
I too freelance as a Lifestyle Consultant (many skills under one umbrella) and even if I pay through the nose for health insurance on my own, I would have it any other way. However, I absolutely love what i do. If I were rich, I would do it for nothing!
2006-09-22 20:05:04 · answer #3 · answered by Notorious 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'v tried freelance web design but it was hard to get the work so i packed it in and went on the dole, now im starting my own web design business, more fun tbh
2006-09-22 19:59:28 · answer #4 · answered by DancingBeaver 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would recommend it to anyone.
Biggest plus : The best thing is the ability to say, "No, I'm NOT working that day".
Biggest minus : Money can yo yo erratically from one extreme to the other. You can't be too careful with your cashflow.
2006-09-22 20:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by Snowth 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think the most important thing is networking. You have to keep your name out there and establish steady clientele.
2006-09-23 02:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anna G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-09-22 20:04:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I need to know what you want to do ??
2006-09-22 21:08:50 · answer #8 · answered by david g 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋