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freelance work has recently become a
popular career choice for many people
rather than working for one employer
they're becoming self-employed and
working with various clients but like
any job there are some pros and cons Pro
there's more time flexibility which may
help you to maintain a healthier
work/life balance
con your workload may be inconsistent
you could be overloaded with projects
one month and then have trouble finding
work in the next pro you can work from
anywhere coffee shops your couch you
name it there's less of a commute and
you don't have to get dressed up con you
have to do your own taxes when you're
working for someone else taxes are
deducted from your paycheck but when
you're a freelancer you'll need to keep
detailed tabs on all of your income
expenses and other finances Pro you have
more control over the type of work you
do at first you probably can't be too
picky but if you become more successful
you can be more flexible in deciding
which projects and clients to take on
con as a freelancer you don't receive
benefits you'll have to pay for your
insurance and save up for retirement all
on your own pro the pay rates are some
times higher than permanent employment
and the amount you make depends on how
much work you're willing to commit to
some freelancers love the lifestyle that
comes with their work while others have
found that it's not quite for them
hopefully this has given you a better
idea of whether or not it's right for
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