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Freelancing’s Benefits and Challenges

by Rico on January 29th, 2008

The content factory that is HR World has this to say about freelancing:

Freelancing can introduce a rewarding lifestyle for an individual who craves flexibility and creative freedom. While freelancers do the work that the customer requires, they manage to enjoy more autonomy in their jobs than most professionals. Along with the creative-spirit label, however, comes the unfair social stigma of being unstable or unable to find a “real” job. Freelance pay is often low, as the general outlook of companies that want to outsource is that anyone can write, design or program. If that were the case, though, why even hire a freelancer? The next time you enlist the talents of a freelancer, don’t underestimate his or her talents.

This is totally in support of what I’ve been saying: Freelancing has its share of benefits and challenges. It is easier for contract workers to modify the work schedule and develop creativity to suit the needs. And it’s also true that successfully marketing our skills requires a certain manner of presentation.

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