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FREELANCING IN A
FREE WORLD
by Parveen Panwar
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Freelancing brings unmatched flexibility and in fact
this is one of the most popular reasons for becoming a freelancer. Flexible
working hours allows the freelancer to tailor his/her work around their life
style and growing responsibilities.
Another plus is that you only get
paid for how long you work - overtime is actually paid! Furthermore, if you
like to set your own holiday and travel time, freelance allows you the option
to go on holiday two weeks, or two months - depending on your
financial/business needs.
Freelance work is also an excellent way to
earn quick money and a good amount of it. Generally, freelance workers earn
more money at an hourly rate than their permanent counterparts. Because the
recruitment process for freelance is much shorter then for permanent roles,
speedy turnaround allows individuals to get in and out of a project quickly and
still receive a good income from it.
Career Variety
For those individuals who like variety in the workplace, a career as a
freelancer enables professionals to work on a wide range of projects for some
of the leading firms in the country. Freelance work can often improve career
prospects - allowing an individual to gain valuable experience on many
different sector schemes while working for a variety of major companies.
Another motivating factor is the desire to "test drive a company" before
committing to a permanent position.
Freelance gives the candidate the
opportunity to see if a particular company works for them without any long-term
commitments on their part. Recognizing that this has become a preferred option
for many workers, firms are now opting to initially employee candidates on a
freelance basis rather then putting them through the traditional probationary
period of a permanent role. Freelance can be a good option for those who want
to have more control over their working environment. A highly competitive
market means that there is no shortage of contracts for an individual to choose
from - allowing for greater choices in where you want to work, the type of firm
you want to work for, and the rate at which you'll work - certainly a tempting
proposition for many candidates in any industry.
Choosing A
Freelancing Career
Freelance can be a great career move -whether
done independently or in conjunction with an existing fulltime job. There are
three main points to consider when making a decision to head down this
particular career path. Firstly- salary: freelance workers on average do
receive a reasonable rate of pay. Firms realise that they have to pay more for
better solutions. With the increase in the temporary market has come a rise in
options for salary payments. However, it is important to remember that
freelance salaries are subject to extreme fluctuation - often a case of feast
or famine. Therefore, it is crucial that jobseekers be able to plan ahead -
making preparations well in advance to compensate for an uncertain income, lack
of benefits, moving location or travelling expenses.
Secondly a
freelancer must be able to accommodate an uncertain work environment. Freelance
work often involves an extensive amount of travelling/relocating. The roles
that are often offered may not always be the ideal choice for the candidate,
but sometimes have to be taken due to income necessities. They must also be
able to accommodate the company culture in their new job, and be flexible
enough to adapt to new work practices and environments. Finally, situation - it
is important for new freelancers to consider their future in realistic and
planned way. Training and promotions are not often available to freelancers as
many companies don't perceive a temporary employee as a long-term investment.
Consider your career goals - will freelance help you to achieve these goals -
will it work against or work for your current lifestyle and future aspirations?
The Smart Choice
Freelancing and consulting are
great ways to explore various career paths and revenue streams. Performing this
kind of work on the side can be fulfilling, exciting and fun. Taking a chance
to explore a new career, or explore the world of being your own boss is a great
opportunity stretch yourself a bit. The best part is that you work for the best
company ever: You, Inc. Take a chance. Do a little consulting and freelancing.
You might find a whole new career is waiting!
ABOUT THE
AUTHOR
Parveen Panwar is founder of Go4outsourcing.com.
Go4outsourcing.com is an online freelance marketplace to connect service buyers
with freelancers/service firms. Freelance web developer, freelance programmers,
freelance software developers, outsourcing firms etc register at
Go4outsourcing.com
to showcase their services.
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