The gig economy has really taken off, hasn't it? I've got a friend who left her 9to5 to become a freelance graphic designer last year.   She loves the flexibility, but man, does she stress about ...

The gig economy has really taken off, hasn't it? I've got a friend who left her 9-to-5 to become a freelance graphic designer last year. 

She loves the flexibility, but man, does she stress about income stability. It's got me wondering about the trade-offs. 

For those of you who've made the jump to freelancing or contract work, what's been your experience? How do you handle the uncertainty?

From stable paycheck to freelance life: How do you deal with the uncertainties that come with this?

Software Engineer

From stable paycheck to freelance life: How do you deal with the uncertainties that come with this?- Grapevine

Welcome to Software Engineers's Private Community

I have 8 years of software development experience and earning a decent salary, but contemplating to slowly transition towards self employment.

My skills are mostly in backend engineering- building web APIs and distributed cloud services. Are there opportunities available for such a skillset? I have observed it’s easier for frontend engineers and UI/UX designers to get freelancing opportunities as compared to backend engineers.

Anyone on this forum with similar skillset has been successful in getting good quality freelance work and make good money? Can you share your journey?

Anyone successfully transitioned to freelancing?

Hey folks, wanted to understand a couple of things from experienced folks here -

1. What does freelance consulting look like?
2. How to start working in freelance consulting(shadowing/independent projects for free/volunteering etc.)?
3. Are there any hard barriers to entry(YoE, MBA, T1 grad for example)?
4. What platforms should one use to obtain projects that pay decently well - 2-3 hours daily leading to ~30k earnings monthly? If this is an unrealistic expectation, how does the payscale build over time?
5. Any other insights/comments that would affect the decision to work on freelance consulting.

Thanks in advance!

Path to working freelance(consulting) sustainably

Analyst

Hi everyone ,
I want to know if there are any freelancers out there or have knowledge of it ? I want to start freelancing and made an account on fiverr and upwork but I don’t know to start initially. Also, would leaving the job in the long run be fruitful for the sake feelancing as I see a lot of people make a lot more than corporate job. And last but not the least , I see a lot of people struggling to get money out of clients.

Advice about Freelancing

I'm a marketing professional with 6+ years of work exp (4 yrs full-time + 2.5 yrs freelance). 
Finding it difficult to transition back to full-time as companies only keep considering my previous CTC based on my full-time role, though I was earning much higher through freelancing. 
How do I negotiate to be compensated fairly based on how much I was earning as a freelancer? 
Any strategies/tips are welcome :)

Freelance to Full time Transition Hurdle

Digital Marketing Manager

how many if you are doing a full time job along with freelance gigs 
how do you manage to take out time for freelancing

Job + freelancing

Product Manager

So, I have heard multiple people that 20s is about exploring. Explore different jobs, work style, people etc , you name it!
   I believe with that, you cannot think of earning as exploration into different roles results in being at the same level across roles.
   1. What would you do or are currently doing about this? 
   2. Do you agree that 20s is about exploring?
   3. Did you explore in your 20s or did you try to climb the corporate ladder? 
   4. Would you do things differently if you had the chance?

People in/were in your 20s, what would/did you do?

Drop the western view of fun - Clubbing,partying,getting high/laid anyone can do. You don’t need any hard skills for it.  
  
 You have to change your perception of fun - I am a strong believer that 20s are for building your self. 
  
 Get Up Early - Explore your religion/spirituality - Work Hard - Don’t burn yourself out but ya the seeds you sow with hard work will pay on later in life.  
 Go Workout - Go for a Run- Go to the Gym it’s gonna help you live longer. 
  
 Eat healthy - Quit Smoking  
  
 Own Your life - Set Goals - Figure out your 2-5-10 Year Goals.  
  
 And When you have started this journey feel free to out with your friends create movie worthy stories and find the love of your life.

Growth Manager

Consultant

As Software Engineers, it might be bit difficult starting out with first freelance gig or contract job.

I was able to secure one in college with about 50k/month for about 4months working as a back end engineer for an Indian SaaS company and international client.

Great learning and great pay for a newbie.

Also if you have a full time job and freelance gig. how do you juggle between both? Keeping in mind you also need to take personal time and time for fitness.

First freelance or contract gig?

Welcome to IT Company Discussion's Private Community

Any thoughts on career transition from full time at big companies to freelancer? 

I have 5.7 years of exp of FSE. and would like to settle as freelancer in near future. 
I want to experiment this option for 1 year and if not succeeded is it okay to switch back to full time emp? Is it worth taking the risk considering my financial status? 

I see these are pros and cons
Pros:
Complete wfh.
Direct contact with clients no boss/manager

Cons:
Income will be effected if no project. 
Continuous search for projects. 
Risky. 

Any other pros and cons one can think of pls mention in the comments. I would definitely try this option for atleast one year.

Transition to Freelancer in India.

Software Developer

Welcome to Business Roles's Private Community

I have been a passionate writer since 2019 and have always wanted to work for my own, but starting a freelancing career after i quit my job is quite overwhelming, i hardly know how to find the right clients that I can work with, the rates i can set, the work boundaries, everything feels so out of place. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding this?

Working as a freelance writer

Copywriter

Coders on grapevine, need your advice. I want to start part time job or freelancing to earn extra money. I have 7 yoe in JavaScript (reactjs, react native). 
Where should i start my search?
What should I expect in terms of client expectations?

If any of you are doing freelancing, I would love to hear about your journey.

Freelancing

Really excited to do this! 

Here's a little bit about my career:

- I dropped out of college to build a design studio with 20+ people for 4 years before leaving that to start another studio.

- I’ve worked across most major startups in Bangalore (not including brand names here for anonymity)

- I’ve worked across brand identity design, UX/UI, social media marketing, ad films, animation/motion graphics, and 3D

Happy to answer questions about design, freelancing, starting an agency/studio, the design industry, etc.

AMA ☞ Founder of a design studio based out of Bangalore

Founder

Welcome to Personal Finance's Private Community

Hello, I started working as SDE at a regular tech firm a few months back. Prior to that I wanted to get into freelancing, even did a few projects.

In the offer letter it's clearly stated that "shouldn't have any other interest in business" and talking around looks like they probably don't want us to have any other sources of income.

I feel confident in few skills that I can more on side, (not greedy need more financial stability)

My Questions
[1] Freelance platforms (fiver, upwork, etc) ask for pan, is it okay if I give my friends/family pan ?
[2] Should I register for a LLP on their name, use that pan everywhere and run the business myself ?
[3] Is it good idea to run it under an alias ?


Any advice / insight / experience would be highly appreciated 🙏

Freelance without company knowing?

Data engineer

I would like to know the following:

1. One/two liner about what exactly you do.

2. How long have you been working as a freelancer.

3. Are you happy with the work ?

4. How's work/life balance like ?

5. What's your average monthly income ?

6. Why did you choose freelancing over a regular full time job ?

7. Pros/Cons of being a freelancer.

8. How do you get your work, do you reach out to people or do they reach you ?

9. Is it a sustainable lifestyle ?

8. Any interesting story ?

If you are a freelancer, tell us about your work

Senior Software Engineer

I am thinking of leaving my current job and focus on myself, getting to know myself better etc. Currently I have enough money saved for my expenses for next 6-8 months. 
   Everyone I have asked about this say don't leave your job if you don't have another lined up, in this tech winter. I understand their view point. It aligns with what my parents think as well.

Is there anyone who has had done this in the past? Do you recommend this route? Are the consequences far too severe? Does anyone have a different opinion from one stated above?

Anyone ever left job without having another job lying around for their mental peace?

I'm in the same boat, on the verge of quitting, and will most probably take the leap next month.  
 Thanks for the thread. A lot of insights. It has made me confident that I'm not doing anything stupid.

Any advice on how to navigate the freelance/gig worker market? 

Also - would love advice on how do I start?

Considering Freelancing

Community Manager

Hey folks,

After 7 years as a Graphic Designer, I've spent the last 3 years in the realm of Product Design. I'm currently working as a freelancer, helping an established startup build a mobile application from scratch.

What would you recommend as a fair monthly rate for someone with my background and expertise?

Seeking advice on monthly rates as a freelance designer

UX/UI Designer

Hey folks,
I want to dip my hand in freelancing.
My job is quite laid back and i have a lot of free time.

I have been grinding leetcode in my free time but I'm bored of it. So, I decided why not use this to expand my real working knowledge and earn some side income too.

Any experienced freelance person, please guide on how to start and where to. I know it takes a serious hustle to break the first client. But starting itself seems daunting to me.

Thanks for your time

Start freelancing

Anyone here doing freelancing along with 9 to 5 jobs to earn extra bucks? Any tips on starting up? How much do you make? Is it worth it? Do you use company laptop? 

1.5+ years in day to day job here. Looking to learn new things by building and what better than getting paid for it. Debunk my myths if any.

Anyone doing freelancing along with job

Hi, Would love to know if anyone is doing freelancing full time or part time. Like how you folks started? How do you find clients regularly? Do you have indian clients or from US or Europe? Love to know more about this as I want to get started in the freelancing world.

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