Should you Jump Directly into Freelance? #unclestef

The story is that you have a career, and you are interested in becoming a freelance web designer or developer. The question is, can you go directly into freelancing, or should you get a job as a web professional working for someone first?

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[cody_codes_youtube]

My two cents that: anything is possible, but oh man is it much harder. You need some level of confidence that you can absolutely solve their problem. And also be able to overcome all problems that come up in that contract. That’s not a bad thing, because it forces you to learn real quick. But, you could also fail your clients. So if you want to, then only take on things that you for sure know how to close and figure it out.

[HE]

That's exactly what I've done. I'm actually a teacher/bus driver and there was a group that needed help with their website because they saw my website and wanted one like mine. So, I built them one and I help them keep it updated. And that my friends, is Freelancing!

[Alifeofadventures]

This is what I needed to hear. About to finish my bootcamp but I didnt think as a fresh dev I'd be skilled enough to go freelance just yet. But it seems I just gotta start off small

[arpitshrmah]

A freelancer is a self employed individual or a One Person Company. Every local business that operate solo like - Lawyer, Doctor, Architect etc is a 'Freelancer'. They just don't use that word as it's irrelevant. Rather they identify themselves with the service they're offering. I'd recommend everyone to position themselves as just 'Web Designer/Developer', not a Freelancer!

[toddbosworth]

I haven't taken this plunge yet but I am excited to do so very soon

[bhutchin]

Very true. I worked for Macromedia during Flash's heyday and I saw coworkers all around me losing their jobs circa 2002. When I lost mine a few years later, there were less than a dozen people left, and not too long after that, Adobe acquired them. So much for boardroom talks of having more than enough liquidity. 😂

[awaisbmw]

I purchased your web development course and after that I will jump into freelancing!!

[zelig]

It seem to me that everyone would benefit hearing exactly how the developers we like all made their first dollar from it. That seems to one of the hardest parts, seeing it is possible. So many people spend months learning but are never able to even get a dime back in return. Maybe those people weren't meant to be developers. Maybe they just needed to see that first success.

[toddboothbee]

The illusion of security of working for a company--exactly. There was an worker owned grocery store in Maine--pretty interesting. A lot of incentive to improve the business and make it work. It was impressive. Not like a co-op, but not like freelance, either.

[jdn-wnon]

It's ridiculously competitive here in the UK. If someone posts anything about requiring a website or web work on a business group or something similar there is about 50 replies in 10 minutes from freelancers, agencies and people recommending others. And that doesn't even include the groups where the Indians are allowed to reply and offer full websites for £50.

[joshcesana]

Upping the thumbnail game, I see. Nice.

[aaronkenney_]

My own personal experience jumping into freelancing was not a positive one. If I could go back in time 2 years I would have tried getting some type of junior developer job. Then after at least a year or 2 of a) growing my skills & confidence, and b) saving some FU money, then I would go into freelancing. I certainly believe freelancing can be a rewarding and profitable path to take, but there are some dangers of going that route with an inexperienced skillset.

[TopStrikerMaverick]

How do you do freelance as a self taught?

[joecater]

I would say best to do a job for a bit.. because the amount of tech problems you have to solve and building the muscles to do that is no easy task. Freelance they expect you to deliver ; in a entry job they will let you wear floatation device and doggy paddle for a bit... they will help you. The client wont help.

But on the up side.. maybe in freelance you might be able to start with one strong skill and just accept work along those lines.. I guess that would work ; in a job you have a range of problems to solve and broken things that you find dont work.. and you have to make work.

Over the last few weeks I have accidently brought down two websites and needed senior staff to recover them ; last week I saw my boss bring a website down. I would hate to be responsible for that as a junior feelance dev and have no idea or no backup to resolve the situation... but with experience I guess you reach a skill level where you know exactly what you are doing.. and can recover.

[Seekingtruth-mxur]

This field is super hard to get into now anyway you slice it.

[dami-i]

Uncle Stef, are there opportunities to freelance for agencies and/or software houses/factories? Is this a thing in the US market?

[illegalsmirf]

Most people will struggle to get a job anywhere at any rate, never mind jump straight into a well-paid freelance job.

[neomangeo]

Freelancing also doesn't have job security. Many find it incredibly difficult to obtain or keep clients and most don't make as much as full time employment. There are pros and cons to both. Freelancing can be right for some people... It is more based on your personality than anything else.

[thearmanahmed_]

Hey guys, it is possible to get freelacing projects as react/nextjs developer