Freelancing the ultimate marmite experience: Some people love it, and some people hate it.
But sometimes, the reality is a little bit different.
Even the novelty of defining your own hours can wane after a while.
It’s free, every week, in your inbox.
Remember that it will take a little bit of time to adjust to your new normal.
One of the biggest struggles for past freelancers is not being in charge of your own time.
So, if you do your best work at 10 pm, thats not a problem.
Or if you like to code on Sunday mornings, no one is going to bat an eyelid.
However, when you step back into full-time employment, you cant just work when inspiration strikes.
For many people, this can feel demotivating.
However, you’re free to use this to your advantage.
Its nice to have people to rely on when youre busy.
Plus, you get the added bonus of things like office Christmas parties and meet-ups.
Forget about tax
Well, sort of.
Plus, you might get the added benefit of things like health insurance and a pension contribution.
Youll learn a lot more
As a freelancer, youll probably have a very specialized skill set.
However, with a company, youll have various tasks and obligations.
), but these extra roles should be seen as opportunities.
Theyre important skills that will ultimately make you a better job candidate for future roles.
Remember youre a boss
Freelancing is not for the faint-hearted.
It takes guts to go out on your own, find clients, and rely completely on your skills.
When youre interviewing for full-time jobs, its important that you do not shrink down and diminish your experience.
Remember, you essentially ran your own business.
You acted as CEO, customer support, and finance on top of your actual job.
Freelancing has given you invaluable experience and an impressive skill set.
So if you decide to go after a full-time role, they will be lucky to have you.
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Story byPippa Hardy
Pippa is content creator and writer for Amply by Jobbio.
Shes a work-from-home enthusiast who loves all things travel and tech.
When shes(show all)Pippa is content creator and writer for Amply by Jobbio.
Shes a work-from-home enthusiast who loves all things travel and tech.
When shes not writing up her next article, shes usually hiking or spending a whole afternoon on Pinterest.
