Working from home, flexible schedule, holidays, whenever we want them... These are just some of the advantages of people who "freelance" or are self-employed.
People have slowly gotten used to the fact that normal work consists of doing the same thing over and over again for as many as 40 years or until we reach retirement age. It sounds extremely monotonous and boring. What if you could earn money through several different jobs? But every month or even week would be a new challenge.
That "freelancing" or self-employment is on the rise is also confirmed by an article from the online magazine Forbes, which predicts that in 2027 there will be 50 percent of the workforce are self-employed. They are better able to adapt to fluctuations in the economy, and constantly developing online services only make their work easier. But let's go in order and list the advantages of the self-employed.
11 reasons why freelancing is better than working in an office
Dynamism
Established large companies dealing with a narrower range of activities find it difficult to adapt to changes in the economy. Declining demand for their products means lower earnings or even a loss. A self-employed person usually does something right from the start, for which the demand will not die down. And even if it is, different work experiences mean mastering several different services. If one area is slowing down, he can simply move on to something else.
More desirable in the labor market
Some jobs may be short-term and full-time employment does not make sense in such cases. They are also a kind of additional cost for the employer, as he has to pay them various allowances. Therefore, the employer (in this case, the client) is ready to find and pay someone who will participate in a project for him.
After the end of the project, the self-employed person usually goes his own way, but it can also happen that one project turns into several projects.
Opportunities for advancement
If a self-employed person is very good and conscientious at what he does, his recognition will grow accordingly. He will be able to value his work higher, and choose from among many clients who are looking for his skills.
Freedom at work
In principle, the client does not have any contract with the self-employed that would oblige him when and how he must work. The self-employed person decides on this himself. He also chooses the clients he wants to work with. If the working conditions do not suit him, he can leave the job and find something better.
Work from home
Working from home sounds very attractive. Especially if it means that the self-employed person will be able to spend more time with his family. Of course, he has to take some time for himself and fulfill his obligations, but being his own boss, and that in the comfort of a tracksuit, is something that we all secretly want.
Learning by doing
The charm of being able to choose different clients and tasks means that the self-employed person learns a lot of new things through work, which can come in very handy in the future. Mastery of multiple areas means greater flexibility.
Flexible schedule
A self-employed person can work in the morning, afternoon or evening as it suits him. You can decide to take a break at any time or simply postpone the task to the next day.
Multiple tasks at once
As a self-employed person, you can decide for yourself how many things you can do at the same time. Of course, more jobs means more money. The dynamism of earnings is also one of the advantages, because if a self-employed person works hard, he can earn a lot.
No dress code
A comfortable working environment is very important. But some companies require certain rules of dress (e.g. jeans only) and behavior (no talking while working) from employees. A self-employed person easily avoids such things.
Vacation when we want it
A self-employed person can take as much leave as he wants and whenever he wants. In addition, nothing prohibits him from doing anything during his vacation. If he wants, he can.
Anyone can be self-employed
If someone has interesting talents and likes to work dynamically, he will be very happy to do this kind of work. It will also come in handy for someone who belongs to a more vulnerable employment group, such as the disabled, or someone who lives far from the cities where most jobs are usually found.
