The Hard Truth about Freelancing | 3 things to know before starting Freelancing

Here's what you need to know before starting freelancing. I've seen a lot of how to freelance videos on YT where they only show the bright side of it, and not the whole picture. Here's 3 hard truths to keep in mind before starting freelancing. These include:

1. You are your own boss
It's one of the best parts about freelancing, but it also becomes a problem, as you'll have to constantly reach out to people, get more clients, upskill yourself. Since it completely depends on you, you can't just take a day off and relax(it's harder for me atleast) when you see that there's one more client that you can pitch to.

2. There's no security
Your client is not liable to get an insurance for you unlike in a job where you get a health insurance and other benefits. You will yourself have to get these securities. Also, since no client will work with you forever, you have to reach out to new people. Some months, you won't get a single project while others you might get tons of projects.

3. Understanding your self worth
If you don't know how to properly price your time, clients will easily take advantage of you. This has happened with me as well. Learning to say no when the client pays you less is also something you need to develop.

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[Pikj]

1)you are your own boss
2)there is no security
3)you have to understand your self-worth

[ambujmishra]

it's not easy, you have to be patient, you need to master the skill!!

[rjaakanksha]

It took me 6 months of working on Saturdays & Sundays before I could finally quote it to everyone, including clients "I don't work on weekends".No bragging but now I earn in 6 figures monthly.So everyone three things:
1. Perseverance
2. Patience
3. Progress ( keep upgrading you skill set)

[mobarokhossain]

Freelancing is not a job bro, it's a kind of Business. And in business ups and downs are very common. Business was not easy and never will be.

[shauryabhansali]

Start freelancing in your college session. It is the best time to start it. It always must be your passive income. It is because, you didn't get project and clients every time, so you need another source of it.

[PaKuaKwon]

A 9-5 isn't secure either. Ask all the people laid off during covid how they feel. A business will under pay and toss you any time

[victorreteghi]

good information, finally someone says the truth!!!! not only how to make 2000$ from home without doing anything to get you man!!!

[sexymary]

When you freelance, you are a 'business' yourself .. That's why I love freelancing because of the degree of control you have compare to being an employee of a company..

[sweetycandy]

Every profession we need to keep upskilling, there is no profession where you will stop learning or can stay relaxed without putting the efforts

[blazhespireski]

1:20 Clients can stay forever... I have a "freelance" client from Australia that I found on Upwork. We are working together since 2015 and when I ask him "How long we will work together?" his response is exactly that - "Forever!" and he laughs... so these freelance platforms can really change your life. Good luck to everyone!

[athira_n_s]

From a freelance artists point of view:
If you're inexperienced and a beginner freelancing will help you kickstart a business of your own. You can sleep late wakeup whenever you want and work in your PJs. It pays well.
The problems I faced are these. As a creative spirit I love creating my own projects. But I don't have time to do that because I'm so busy. So I feel a bit burnt out. Some clients are annoying as hell 😅. But you'll have to please them because you can't afford a negative review. You can't work whenever you want because there is a deadline so there are no holidays. You are constantly thinking about your gigs. Which is not good for your sanity.
So here's my solution, start freelancing if you're a beginner or you're completely fine with everything I said above. Then when you feel like you can stand on your feet sell your art (in my case) in different sites... When the passive income comes rolling in slowly let go of freelancing. Do your own projects and sell them in appropriate markets.
So that's my take..

[hannadrushal]

I love your third point. Knowing your self worth is crucial for every aspect of life. It has been a hard truth for me throughout many career paths and won't be any different for freelancing. Thank you for the refreshing reminder!

[DanishnSonic]

When i look at all these freelance videos, you're the first one to point the downs. Great job. Because if everyone hides the bad how will we face it? I'll keep whatever you say in mind. At the end of the day every job is like a business,

[muaviyahrahman]

Wearing a t-shirt saying radiate positivity.... And only giving out negativity... What kind of act this is

[ticklingtick]

Freelancing shall not be your core aimbition infact it should be your utilization of time.Thats it.

[dharaneshreddy]

It's really informative, which is very important to keep in mind, the money is most important thing, but remember ur happiness is decided by you, u have to be almost perfect to be successful

[ebubejamesoriehi]

The best-paying jobs have these features.
Insurance Advisors and Realtors share similar experiences. But the advantages outweighs the disadvantages.

[mridulgolyan_]

i think this video addresses more towards the new comers or people aspiring to become freelancers. The ones freelancing since a few months already know what they are doing . anyways great video

[josephnr]

A company is a freelancing entity too and it has the same issues u mention and it affects you as they may even lay u off. Incidentally most doctors, dentists, lawyers, CAs, artists, Yoga teachers, professional players, etc. are freelancers . If u go into anything thinking its a cake walk u get screwed even if u are going for a job. Incidentally the benefits of freelancing are more apparent as u age and after u hit 58 when the employed retire while the free lancer goes on for more than 15 years. You obviously haven't freelanced !The freelancers are in it for their freedom, their time and their health. If u r a tech guy really good at some stuff, freelancing is the best option as even big companies come

[gd]

I am also a freelancer working since last many years, so i can say that you are right, surviving as a freelancer is more tough than doing a job.