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RE: Being Freelance Doesn't Mean You're Not Employed
Probably when one is single, being a freelance is still feasible. But when one has a family and various commitments, then have to weigh if being a freelance is worth sacrificing the minimum safety net a normal job brings. But having said that, sometimes when you give yourself no road of return, it could spur us to do things we never thought we could.
Just would love to add that I've been freelance most of my adult career. Married over 20 years, with two kids and a dog 😊. As with any career path, it's the effort, attention and consistency that brings success. Love the blog and all the fantastic replies... interesting to see how different everyone's opinions are.
Great points. Being single and freelancing does have its advantages, but so does having a supporting partner when you are making the leap. As with any job, there are no guarantees so in that sense it's very similar. And even though I am currently not married, I still have other commitments that weigh heavily on my little freelance heart (and pocketbook)! haha. I know what you mean though.
Yeah do agree with you that even in any job there is no guarantees. Since as an employee, no one is irreplaceable.
Exactly. I think the bottom line is that if you can, you should do what makes you happy since there is no guarantee in any situation.