Over the last decade, freelancing has profoundly changed what one might have previously defined as employment. The transformations include things like new employment relationships and redefined workplace environments. What it means to “have a job” or “be at work” has new meaning and will, undoubtedly, continue to morph over the next decade and beyond. However, freelance work is not always an ideal situation, and one should consider the pros and cons before pursuing it as a means to live:
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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- Work schedule flexibility
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- Lack of healthcare from employer
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- Freedom to pursue other interests
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- Finding clients, especially early on
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- Work location flexibility
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- Difficulty in saving for retirement
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- Potentially paying more in taxes
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