You have the freedom to work from home most of the time. With the major technological advances of the last few years, it is easy to accomplish many jobs away from the office. Just a few of these jobs are bookkeeping, writing, graphic design, web design, web programming...and the list goes on. Some fields have a lot more opportunities than others but I truly believe that working from home will become more commonplace in the near future.
You have the joy of being your own boss. If you are highly motivated, freelance-ing is for you.
Commuting to and from work is no longer an issue. This in turn cuts down on fuel usage, traffic jams and incidents of road rage. While being a freelance professional may not become your sole source of income, it is a viable opportunity that is growing. I currently work as a freelance bookkeeper and I regularly visit my favorite freelance sites and bid on projects. While my income is sporadic, I am able to make ends meet. Plus I get a sense of accomplishment from successfully bidding on a project and completing the work to my customer's satisfaction. I am an independent freelance professional!
Debbi Cunnington is a freelance professional who has been working independently for the last 4 years. High skilled in many areas, including Web Design, Digital Photography and Accounting, she has been quite successful. |