The Internet allows you to work from home today. The 9-to-5 job has pros and cons. It's space- and time-limited.
Decades ago, freelancing meant working extra hours at a friend's or uncle's shop. It could mean babysitting neighborhood kids on weekends while their parents go out.
The Internet allows you to work from home today. The 9-to-5 job has pros and cons. It's space and time-limited. Those are office hours. Limited salary unless commissions and overtime are included. The salary is guaranteed, so you can relax after your shift. If you're a manager or have extra responsibilities, your salary may reflect this.
Why do people freelance? It's called the "gig economy." Freelancing is liberating. It lets freelancers work anytime, anywhere. This flexibility allows him to handle home or other responsibilities. It's also uncertain, as the new freelancer navigates the complex world of freelancing.
Sutherland et al. describe other issues in their article "Work Precarity and Gig Literacies in Online Freelancing." Freelancing is difficult for some because it lacks officemate support and regular job comfort. Freelancing means being free, but it benefits those with drive and autonomy. Many will flounder in the virtual gig economy. You need help to assimilate into this world. This eBook offers help.
