Freedom as a freelancer; correct?

Freelancing is great. It gives you the ability to work your own hours, choose the clients you work for and never have to answer to a boss again.

You’ve heard that all before, right?

Well, what if I told you that the entire phrase “freedom as a freelancer” is complete shit and you’ll never be truly free as a freelancer?

The truth about freelancing

Some people might not like this harsh reality, but the simple fact is this – freelancers have bosses, deadlines, work hours & stress just like 9-5 workers do.

Yes, there are benefits to freelancing, just like there are drawbacks to freelancing, but what I want to debunk in this post is the notion that when you become a freelancer, you become free and independent.

That’s bullshit.

Every client you get is your boss. Once you sign a contract and begin working with them, you’re actually working for them. What they want, what they request, what they ask to be changed – you’re just reacting to their actions.

Want more time off to do your own thing? Freelancers generally work more hours than your average 9-5 worker does. You might get to choose to work in the morning or in the dead of night, but the hours will suck.

Remember that check you got every Friday from your boss? Yeah, those days are gone. Freelancers tend to get paid late by clients – or even worse, not at all – on a regular basis. The feast or famine cycle is real and it does a number on your pay days.

Then there’s the stress you’ll have if you’re unable to continue working your normal schedule.

Will your current clients become upset?
Will you still receive leads for new business?
Will you be able to still pay your rent on time?
These are all legitimate fears when working as a freelancer. Think about it for a second – you’re the whole entire operation in your freelance business. If you don’t work, you don’t get paid.

Does that sound like true freedom?

Think about that for a second.

You can earn a living for your family, even if you’re not alive.

Freelancing can be a great way to earn an income on your own, without the need to leave the house or get dressed, but beyond that, you’re not truly free.

We all want freedom, right? Well then I’d suggest brainstorming and starting to build up a side hustle or two that isn’t dependent on clients.

I hope to explore this topic a bit more in future posts, so feel free to comment below if you have any questions or input about the lack of freedom as a freelancer.

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