Why Freelancing Is The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me

Writing for me is a passion that I didn’t know I had until I was in my senior year of college. It’s something that wasn’t even an option for me until recently thanks to the wide availability of freelancing.

Now, it has become more than just a job it’s a lifestyle! Long story short: Freelancing has not only changed my life, but it’s also changed the way I view work and career paths in general.

Nowadays, most jobs are freelance-based or contract-based which allows people to move around more freely and do different things throughout their lives instead of being stuck at one company doing one thing until they retire (and even then they sometimes still go back into the workforce!).

In this post, we’ll go over why freelancing is so good and how you can benefit from it!

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Takeaways
Freelancing provides freedom and flexibility in work schedule.
Freelancers have the opportunity to pursue their passion.
It allows for a better work-life balance.
Freelancing offers the potential for higher income.
You can choose the projects and clients that align with your goals.
Freelancing can lead to personal and professional growth.
It allows you to work from anywhere, giving you location independence.
Freelancing offers the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set.
You have the chance to be your own boss and make independent decisions.
Freelancing provides the option to take on different projects and explore various industries.

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I Don’t Have To Get Dressed

I can wear whatever I want, whenever I want. If the weather is nice and the windows are open, then it wouldn’t be much of a stretch for me to go without pants or shorts.

But if you’re like me, it’s not just about whether or not your legs feel comfortable under the sun it’s also about what other people think of how they look! I’m sure that at least once in your lifetime, you’ve been told by family or friends that “you look good in those pants” or “that shirt suits you.”

Well, guess what? You don’t have to worry about any of that anymore when you freelance! When freelancing full-time (and especially when working remotely), there is no one else around except for yourself and maybe another person who happens to be working with the same client as well as someone who has no idea where their clothing came from.

Freelancing has given me the freedom to pursue my passion for traveling while maintaining a flexible work schedule. If you want to discover how freelancing can provide you with the gift of time and travel, check out our article on How Freelancing Gave Me the Gift of Time and Travel.

I Can Work Anywhere

As a freelancer, you are not tied to the same schedule as people who work in an office. You can wake up when you want and work from home, in a coffee shop, or at a coworking space like WeWork or Urbanspace.

I love working from home but I also enjoy getting away from my desk sometimes. My favorite place to work is Urbanspace because they have all kinds of different spaces with different vibes that help me focus on my particular tasks more effectively than I could do on my own at home (or elsewhere).

I Can Work Whenever, However

At first, this freedom may seem daunting. You’re free to work at any time of day or night, but do you have the discipline? Are you going to spend all your time on YouTube and Netflix? Will working from home make it harder for you to focus?

Don’t worry. I had these same concerns when I started freelancing. But after a few months of working remotely, I felt like my productivity increased by 50%. I didn’t have conference calls during lunchtime anymore (I know), so there was no need to rush home from work early just because some guy in accounting wanted a status update on his project. It was great!

And then something amazing happened: I made friends with my neighbors! We would sit outside our apartments and eat lunch together every day (this might sound weird).

When the weather got cold and snowed over everything in New York City, we bundled up inside their apartment together and watched movies on Netflix while drinking hot cocoa (which isn’t as weird).

I Choose Who I Work With

Choosing your client’s care is the most important part of freelancing.

If you get a job that doesn’t match your skills and experience, it probably won’t be a great fit for either of you. If you don’t like working for certain kinds of people, then finding an employer who shares those values will make things much more comfortable on both sides.

The more clearly defined your goals are when choosing clients, the better your chances are at success in both meeting them and getting paid what they’re worth to everyone involved.

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My Value Is Determined By My Skills And Experience, Not My Gender Or How Long I’ve Been Here

I am fortunate enough to be a part of the freelancing community, which has allowed me to experience the freedom of working from anywhere in the world. I’ve been able to work on projects with clients in all corners of the globe, including Australia and Thailand.

When you’re self-employed, your value is determined by your skills and experience, not by whether or not you have a degree or how long you’ve been at a place that values stable employment over creativity.

Freelancing is also a great way to get started in your career because it allows you to gain valuable experience while building up your portfolio so that when an employer sees what kind of work you’ve done before he’ll know that hiring him wasn’t just lucky but earned by his efforts at making quality content for his clients’ websites or social media accounts.

Career Development Is Entirely Up To Me

With a freelancing job, you are your boss. This means that career development is entirely up to you, and if you don’t like the direction your career is going in, then it’s really easy for you to change things. For example:

If I want to learn new skills, then I can do so by enrolling in courses or picking up books on those topics.
If I want to learn new technologies (e.g., how to code), then once again I can either take courses or buy books on these topics.
If I want new ways of working (e.g., using project management software), then again there are plenty of free sources available online that provide advice on how best-practice projects should be managed within different software environments (such as Basecamp).

I’m Free To Go After My Dreams, Whatever They May Be

You can still be a freelancer and have a child, or two, or ten. You can also be a freelancer and be in school full time and if you’re lucky enough to live in New York City, you can do both at the same time!

I don’t know about you, but I loved being in college the people, the classes, those late-night study sessions with friends… It was great! But wait! If I’m going, to be honest here: being able to work from home as my boss allows me to take care of other things at home (like my family).

That’s right: no more overpriced daycare for us! And this is just one example of how freelance life has allowed me freedom from traditional 9-to-5 jobs.

With so many opportunities available for remote workers these days, there’s no reason not to go after your dreams even if they don’t include being chained down by an office cubicle or having someone else dictate when and where you’ll work each day (not that there isn’t satisfaction in those things too).

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I Design My Life The Way I Want It To Be

When you work for yourself, you have the freedom to create a life that works for you. You can choose your hours, projects, and clients. You can decide where and how much time you want to devote to freelance work.

And if you want an unconventional lifestyle? No problem! With freelancing, there are no rules or regulations about what it means to be an “entrepreneur” or what kind of person is allowed in this new “eco-system” of entrepreneurship (and we all know how toxic our society can be when it comes to having just one way).

When I worked as a full-time employee at my last job I had no control over my schedule and even fewer choices about what projects I worked on.

I was lucky enough that my boss trusted me with some autonomy but still had strict guidelines for how much time I could spend on certain tasks or which clients would receive priority over others (I am very grateful for these opportunities but there were times when it felt like *because* he believed in me so much he wanted me around more).

My Options Are Endless

If you’ve ever tried to work a job that you’re not happy with, or that doesn’t use your skills and talents to their full potential, then freelancing is likely an option for you.

As a freelancer, there are no limits on what you can do. You can work as many hours as you want and take on any project(s) that interest you.

There’s no one telling me what I can and cannot do; the only person who tells me anything is my client, which means that if they don’t like my work or if their budget isn’t enough to pay me what I think my time is worth (which happens occasionally), then it’s up to them whether or not they want to keep working with me.

This kind of independence gives me so much flexibility! I still get paid well for all of this freedom because I’m able to pick and choose projects based solely on how much interest they hold for me not based solely on money or other factors such as convenience

If It’s Working For Me And My Clients, It’s A Success

The most important thing to remember is that if it’s working for me and my clients, then it’s a success. I am free to go after my dreams, whatever those may be. I can work anywhere in the world thanks to technology and all of the amazing tools that make remote work possible. I also have complete freedom around when and how I do my work.

I can choose who I work with because of this autonomy as long as they are willing to give me what I need in return (money). If a job isn’t matching your needs or goals right now, don’t accept it! You have the power here: you dictate how much money you want per hour or project and if someone doesn’t meet your standards? No problem; move on.

It Feels Good To Do What You Love For A Living

This is the best thing that could happen to someone who loves what they do. It’s like when you were a kid, and your parents told you to go outside and play instead of sitting inside and watching TV.

You had the freedom to do whatever you wanted because no one was telling you how to spend your time. And it felt good! That feeling of doing what comes naturally, without having to follow any rules or meet anyone else’s expectations that’s how most people feel when they get paid for doing what they love.

It turns out that people who love their careers are happier in life than those who don’t, according to a recent study from Gallup.[1] The study also found that people who love their jobs tend to be healthier: They have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, lower rates of heart disease, and better overall well-being.[2]

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There Are No Ceilings On How Much Money I Can Make

So, how much can you make? The sky’s the limit. How much can you make depends on how much work you want to do, and how many clients are willing to pay for it?

The amount of money I earn is determined by two things: how much value my clients place on my services, and how much value I deliver in those services. If I’m not delivering value at a high enough level, then I’ll have trouble finding new clients in the first place (and keeping existing ones).

And if my clients don’t see enough value in what I’m doing for them no matter who does it my career will likely come crashing down around me.

No More Office Politics (Or Talking!)

One of the best things about freelancing is that you don’t have to deal with office politics, which can be a nightmare at some jobs. You also don’t have to talk all day long when you’re freelancing which I know sounds like a strange thing to say, but I’m sure you’ve had coworkers who just won’t shut up!

For me, working from home is amazing because I can spend my day as I want and not feel guilty for taking breaks (because who wants to work all day?) or eating lunch at 11 am (because sometimes your stomach needs food before noon).

No One Watches Over My Shoulder All Day Long

You’ve heard of the “9 to 5” job, right? It means you work from 9 to 5 every single day. At the end of your shift, you head home and go to sleep. When it’s time to wake up again, you go back in. That’s a regular job there aren’t many other options when it comes to working hours unless you’re a freelancer like me!

It used to be that people had few choices regarding where they worked and when they could work. The industrial revolution changed all that with assembly lines: one way or another, everyone had their place in the line and got paid by how fast they worked (or didn’t). These days though? Well… things are a little different!

I don’t have any bosses looking over my shoulder all day long telling me what tasks need doing next; there’s no mandatory lunch break on Fridays either (though if I want one then there’s nothing stopping me from taking one).

I get paid for every hour spent working instead of just showing up at my desk first thing each day like most office workers do nowadays too.”

Clients Come And Go, But That’s Okay It’s Just Business, Not Personal (Like In An Office)

One of the biggest advantages of being a freelancer is that you don’t have to worry about your client’s feelings. As a freelancer, it’s critical that you maintain a professional relationship with your clients and never let things get personal.

If you do, they might start calling or texting you outside of work hours just to chat up how their weekend was going or what they’re doing for dinner tonight.

You can’t afford to let this happen because if it does, chances are good that your client will start expecting more than just business from you and when the time comes for them to make another hiring decision, they’ll take that into account and choose someone else who won’t give them personal attention (which is probably why they originally hired YOU).

The best way does not to get too attached? Keep in mind that your relationship with each client is just business, not friendship or romance!

Some Days Are Awesome And Some Days Are Not-So-Great–But Either Way, It’s Mine

If you’re a freelancer, it’s easy to feel like your work is the most important thing in the world. You spend a lot of time doing it and you have to be good at it. But as I see it, there are two big differences between my freelance life and my 9-to-5 corporate one:

Some days are awesome and some days are not-so-great but either way, it’s mine. I can take off for a walk on an hour’s notice or leave early if I’m feeling tired or bored over lunch.

No one watches over my shoulder all day long (or at least no one does when they should be working). And no one is watching over my shoulder all day long! It’s just business; not personal (even though sometimes we make it so).

There Has Never Been A Better Time To Be A Freelancer Than Right Now!

There has never been a better time to be a freelancer than right now!

First off, the number of freelance platforms is staggering. There are hundreds of places you can go to find work, even if there isn’t an exact fit for your skillset.

And even if there is a perfect fit, many platforms have built-in tools that let you bid on projects and manage them once they are accepted.

This means that as long as you have some experience in your field and can communicate well (which should come naturally), finding work will be easier than ever before provided you know where to look!

Second, because so many different companies need help with their marketing strategies these days due to shifting consumer habits, this leaves plenty of room for self-starters who want control over what type of projects they take on and how much money they make from each one.

I know several people who were able to quit their jobs because they made enough money through freelancing!

Thirdly and most importantly there has never been so much training available for anyone looking at entering into this field today: courses like Udemy offer great content at affordable prices while websites like Skillshare offer tutorials from industry pros who’ve been around a while;

Conferences allow attendees not only to hear lectures but also to meet fellow freelancers face-to-face so they can network together afterward; podcasts like [Freelance Radio](http://www.,freespeech.,fm/) provide advice directly from other professionals working in similar fields…etcetera etcetera etcetera

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Conclusion

If you’ve ever had the thought of freelancing, go for it! It was the best decision I ever made for my career and general well-being. Freelancing is a lot of hard work, but it’s also extremely rewarding.

And having that freedom to do whatever I want with my time is so worth it. There’s nothing like it!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is A Freelancer?

A freelancer is someone who chooses to work independently, rather than as an employee of a company. The most common types of freelancers are writers, designers, copy editors, and programmers.

Freelancers can also be artists, marketers, or any other type of professional who works on contract for different companies at the same time (sometimes called “portfolio careers”).

What Is Not A Freelancer?

Freelancers are not employees. For example: if you are paid hourly by your employer (or get paid based on the number of hours worked each week), then this does not make you a freelancer you’re still an employee!

Also if your entire job involves working from home with minimal interaction with other employees (or even clients), then again: no dice. You need to be actively pitching work to be considered self-employed.

Why Freelance?

For me, the best part about freelancing is that it allows me to work from anywhere in the world. I can go on a trip for a month and still make money. I don’t have to worry about making rent or paying off student loans.

I don’t have to worry if an employer will let me work remotely or if they’ll let me take time off when I need it. The flexibility of freelancing makes it worth the stress of finding new clients and constantly keeping up with your finances (more on this later).

How Do You Get Started?

All you need is a computer with internet access, but other things will make your life easier once you’re starting as a freelancer:

A good social media presence (I use Twitter) – A website where potential clients can find information about who you are, what kind of work you do, etc., plus links for contacting them via email or phone call(s) – Blogs where potential clients can read articles written by other writers (like mine!)

Costantine Edward

Costantine Edward is a digital marketing expert, freelance writer, and entrepreneur who helps people attain financial freedom. I’ve been working in marketing since I was 18 years old and have managed to build a successful career doing what I love.