I will start by saying that most people who were born
before this generation called Millenials,
as well as some of us who belong to it (chronologically speaking), have been
taught since childhood that we must study a profession (preferably
something important like medicine or any
engineering), to obtain our college degree as soon as possible and start
working immediately.
Then, when we start earning money, we must
start saving or falling into debt to buy a house, a car, get married, have
children... And when we have been working for the same company for about 25 or
30 years, we can retire and stay at home to have grandchildren and take care of
them.
Nowadays this isn’t consistent with reality, so why choose the longest and most difficult path, if you can earn much more money in less time with the same effort and dedication? Trust me, the following article is going to change the way you see things.
LET ME MAKE MY OWN
DECISIONS!
5
reasons to become a freelancer
The meaning of this post is to clarify that at any
age, in any physical condition and almost anywhere in the world you can start
earning money as a freelancer – basically, I’m talking of nothing more than
monetizing your skills, knowledge and passions, all while working independently
and remotely.
So, here are 5 reasons to become a freelancer.
When you have a job in a traditional institution, it’s
generally to obey hierarchies where everyone responds to an authority. In this
type of organization you usually don’t deal directly with whoever pays you for
your services, while in freelancing you can choose who to work with and reach
an agreement with each client about the conditions of employment.
By discussing the conditions directly with your
employer, you can agree on the rate of each specific job (per hour or per
project), work with people or organizations from anywhere in the world and even
finish the employment relationship at the moment that both parties decide,
without this having to affect any of you in the future.
As you work remotely, without having to go to an
office or physical space, you can choose from where to work (home, a coworking
space in your city or an inn in another country), how to dress (you don’t have
to spend your clothes, as well that you can use pajamas if you want to) and
other benefits associated with this independence.
One of the main advantages of being a freelancer is
that you place the limit of income that you will receive. Yep, you read that
right. Depending on how you organize your time, you can increase the profit
barrier you want and you can get more money every month or every day.
At this point, the quality of your work is extremely
important, because this is what will make you be able to charge more, as well
as respecting the deadline and keeping a good communication with every client,
so that both of you receive exactly what you have agreed.
In this way, you get a great financial freedom that
allows you to quickly increase your income and thus be able to save money to
fulfill your plans, whether you buy that house you've wanted so much, start a
family (or enlarge it), travel to that dream place or invest in something that
has insistently been in your thoughts.
Working as a freelancer allows you to have the power of
deciding when to work and when to stop. You don’t have to travel long distances
to go to an establishment where you will work more than 8, 9, 10 or more hours a
day for 5 or 6 days a week.
There is a lot of downtime in these 9-5 working days,
so you are not always being productive or efficient in most of these
traditional jobs, besides finishing the day exhausted and not wanting to do
anything else.
When you work as a freelancer, things change. If you
need to run errands, go to the doctor or a family commitment, you don’t have to
ask anyone for permission and you can really dedicate yourself to live, always
keeping in mind that a good organization is essential to succeed in this world.
You will now be able to
move around whenever you want and for as long as you want, if you know how to
manage your schedule to meet job responsibilities and deadlines.
In the field of freelancing, meritocracy does exist,
in the sense that you get more benefits while your work and reputation improve.
In addition, learning new skills helps you complement your projects and work
more effectively.
So, by dedicating yourself to this relatively new type
of job, you can quickly rise in popularity before potential clients and obtain
extra benefits based on your merits.
For example, you can
achieve greater exposure before potential customers, charge a higher price for
your services, find more employment options, among other advantages of
continuing to grow in this medium.
Unlike traditional jobs, where there are many
constraints such as your age or the time of experience you have (especially
when you have just graduated or if you have never worked before), in
freelancing you can start making money from the beginning because this is an
activity which doesn’t stop growing.
In this sense, by becoming
a freelancer you will always have job offers, thanks to the growing number of
clients and organizations that are looking for freelancers to carry out their
projects, as well as the large number of platforms that have been created for
this purpose.
After quitting my job, I discovered that these 5
reasons made me decide to stop working in a traditional way.
Thanks to the lessons I’ve learned since, I can now
recommend you to live the experience for yourself and start now by taking your
future in your hands. Take advantage of your skills, make money through your
passions, organize your time more efficiently and make your dreams come true.
Have
you thought about quitting your job to become a freelancer or have you already
done it? Discuss your experiences and concerns!
Comment below!
Maria Wanderer
Co-Founder. Lead Content Creator (Spanish). Licensed in Chemistry. Scientist by profession. Curious from birth. Traveler by passion. Writer by calling. In love with the very essence of existence and thrilled with the idea of helping others reach their dreams and fulfill their life's desires.