Trading off stability for flexibility - Reporter Freelancer Employee Review

3.0
Mar 28, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

1. Creating your own schedule 2. High degree of autonomy regarding the kind of work you want to do and the people or companies you associate with

Cons

1. Lack of a steady salary leaves one in a financially precarious position 2. Monthly earnings can be highly volatile 3. Bargaining power in the job market decreases because of the lack of a secure role

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