The Downsides of Freelancing: Why it's Not a Long-Term Strategy

Note: This blog post reflects my personal opinion about freelancing and is not a critique of freelancing in general. It focuses on the drawbacks I have observed from my own experience and why I believe freelancing is better suited for starting an independent lifestyle rather than as a long-term career strategy. Having worked as a freelancer and contractor for ten years from 2008 to 2018, I’ve come to understand the nuances that differentiate the two terms....