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Why I Became A Freelancer And How You Can Do It Too
“Going freelance is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.” – Jes
In 2019, I tried my hand at becoming a freelancer. I wrote a lot of proposals and cover letters. I went to a lot of interviews. My attempt at redemption was a colossal failure I kept working in the business world. I had to take a break since I was exhausted. I was unable to cope with the tension. In my mind, it was the end of my life. However, that’s not the case. In the year 2021, I gave freelancing another go. One of the finest choices I’ve ever made. Some people may not understand why I quit a secure full-time career to become a freelancer. But once they’ve traveled the same path, they begin to realize its importance.
Starting a freelancer can be tough, and there is a lot to manage. It took me some time, but I find this job fulfilling and gratifying. This post shares some of the reasons why I left my corporate job for freelancing and show how you can do it too.
If you’re still working in a company, freelancing might seem like a distant, unreachable dream. But I’m going to explain how you can achieve that dream, piece by piece. This post starts with why I became a freelancer. And I want to point out: that it’s not because I hate corporate jobs and want to destroy corporations by making employees quit to become free-lancers (although this is more than possible).
I’m sure you’ve been there. You’re working in a job you like, maybe even love, but it feels like you’ve reached a plateau. You’ve been doing the same thing for so long that you feel like you’re stuck in a rut. It’s time to take your life into your own hands and try something new!
One of the reasons why I became a freelancer was because I felt stuck. You see, I had been working in the same place for almost three years. I started with great expectations and began to settle into the rigmarole of corporate life. The routines of work, the office politics, and the daily grind began to make me feel like a hamster on a wheel. Although I wasn’t unhappy – quite the opposite – I’d become complacent with my position, and fearful of losing my job. After all, that was my main motivation for working so hard – security.
First, let me say that I am so sorry you’re unhappy at work. You deserve much better than that, and I’m glad you’re ready to take the plunge and make a change.
The second reason why I became a freelancer and quit my corporate job is that I wasn’t happy. I was lucky enough to have a corporate job. It paid the bills, and I had coworkers who were nice. But there was one big issue: It began to make me miserable. After years of putting up with unhappiness at work, I finally had enough and decided to take the leap and become a freelancer.
When it comes down to it, life is too short for unhappiness in the workplace. If something doesn’t feel right anymore, it’s time to make a change—and if you don’t feel like your current situation fits your needs or values anymore, then freelancing might be perfect for you!
The third reason why I became a freelancer is that Freelancing Gives Me More Time To Spend With My Family.
I absolutely love my family and want to spend as much time as possible with them. But when you’re working at a regular job, it’s hard to make that happen. You have work deadlines and meetings that take up your time, and even if you try to make things work with your family, there will still be times when you have to put in extra hours at the office just because there’s a deadline coming up.
Freelancing means that I can choose my own hours—and that means I can spend more time with my family on the days when they need me most!
You’re probably thinking, “Why would I become a freelancer? That’s not for me…blah blah blah.” Before you decide it’s not for you, imagine yourself working from the comfort of your living room. No more being confined to a cubicle where you can’t control the lighting. You don’t have to deal with office politics (something more often found in corporate jobs). And most importantly, you have time to spend with your family.
I became a freelancer because I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to be able to work on projects that made me excited and be able to choose my own hours.
I never thought I’d be a freelancer when I started my career—I was just looking for a job that would help me pay the bills. But after working for several companies, it became clear that I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life working for someone else.
I wanted more freedom in my life and in my career path. That is why I chose to work as a freelancer.
The fourth reason why I became a freelancer is that it allows me to learn new skills and try different things. I love learning and growing, so this has been an incredible opportunity for me.
When I first started freelancing, I learned how to use all these new tools like Trello and Slack, but more importantly, I learned how to manage my time better than ever before. It was a challenge at first because there were so many things that needed to get done, but now it’s second nature!
I also had the opportunity to learn more about my clients’ businesses and how they operate, which has been really helpful as well.
The 5th reason why I became a freelancer is that Freelancing Allows You To Be Financially Independent.
This may be the most important reason to become a freelancer, so I want to make sure it’s covered thoroughly.
As a freelancer, you can set your own salary and choose what to do with the money you earn. This means no more living paycheck-to-paycheck, waiting for tax returns, or asking your parents for money. You can finally have financial independence and make your own decisions about where and how much money to spend without having to answer to anyone else!
The best part is that as long as you’re working hard, there’s no limit on how much money you can make as a freelancer—and that means there’s no limit on what kind of life you can build for yourself!
Whether you’re unhappy with your job or just want to make some extra money on the side, freelancing can be an excellent option for you. If nothing else, it’s a great way to develop new skills and meet new people, and it can lead to some real career advancement opportunities down the road. It can also help you learn what you like and don’t like about your job so that when your next opportunity comes along you can make an informed choice about whether or not it’s appropriate for you.
In the end, freelancing allows you to be your own boss. You get to decide how long each project will take and how much you’re willing to charge for your time. It also gives you the opportunity to use your skills in ways that you might have never imagined. A career as a freelancer isn’t one-size-fits-all—your duties will change frequently depending on what clients need and what projects you’re currently working on. But as long as you’re open to new opportunities, ready to put in the work, and able to adapt to changes, there’s no reason why freelancing can’t be for you too.