Should You Freelance or Stick to a 9-to-5? Graphic Designer’s Guide

Today, we're diving into the pros and cons of freelancing versus working in-house full-time as a graphic designer. As someone with experience in both roles, I’m here to share the good, the bad, and the surprising about these two career paths!

What you’ll learn:
-The benefits and challenges of freelancing (hello, invoices and taxes!)
-The structure and demands of a full-time, in-house design job

While freelancing may sound like the dream job many YouTubers rave about, it comes with hurdles and challenges. On the flip side, in-house design jobs can bring stability but also have their own set of demands.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:37 - Freelancing
5:18 - Storytime Late payments
8:25 - Full-time Graphic Designer
10:47 - Storytime 2 Overworked
11:47 - Last thoughts

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[LittleFlame]

On a scale of 1 to 'where’s my invoice payment, ' how’s freelance life treating you? 💸

[CorazonDesignsandstories]

This looks so cool and really engaging presentation. Great job on this very informative video and beautifully narrated. Fantastic job❤❤❤

[AugmentedMindset]

true, lots of ups and downs when freelancing. great vid!

[celinéjvr]

First, you hair is stunning. 🙌🏼

This video couldn't have come at a better time. I've been on the fence with my 9-5 vs Graphic Design. I am not fully confident in myself so I've put my GD on pause for my 9-5.

I think there is so much to learn and I am following quite a lot of Designers for advise from the lessons they've learned.

I think the benefits of a 9-5 outweighs freelance at the moment, especially from a growing perspective. Someone to tell you where you can become better ect.

Thanks for the video.
Keep them coming.

Cheers 👋🏼

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[Lilklown]

And sis i must say something you do a great work through YouTube ...i mean 😮 i watch everytime ❤❤

[LiquidParty]

The dream is to be my own boss and freelance full-time, but I’m not there yet. Growth and outsourcing? There’s nothing wrong with that, it actually means you’ve made it if you can reach that point!

[keanewatson]

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[bballjunkie]

Very insightful! The freelance life isn't for everyone

[ginanjarputra]

Thank you, your content is interesting for me to learn, so I subscribe to you

[Lunixed]

So Timmy the accountant is you?! I knew it 😁

[Lilklown]

❤ me too i like freelancing but still trying 😒

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