Freelancer is defined as working independently rather than being employed by someone else. They are self-employed who earns money per job or per project basis. Freelancers are mostly hired by a company on a short term project basis whether it is for part time or full time job.
Getting tired of the struggles of waking up early morning just to face the everyday hassle of commuting?
You might want to consider being a freelancer that gives you the opportunity of working from home and without the hassle of commuting every day. But first, let us know and discuss why choosing to work as a freelancer will benefit you in the future.
Why Choose working as a Freelancer?
Nowadays, a lot of Filipinos opted to work as a Freelancer than working in a corporate world. Why? Aside working on your own phase, you can easily decide what niches you will specialize in. You can start being a Virtual Assistant, Customer Service, Bookkeeping and so on. Then later on, when you gain enough knowledge and skills, you can also start working in a different niche.
Benefits of Being a Freelancer
Being a freelancer gives you the sense of responsibility but also at the same time fulfillment. It gives you the liberty of having your own working hours, being safe at home with your family especially during this time of pandemic, can work anywhere as long as there is an access to internet and most especially, having a freedom.
In my case, I still have a full time job but it doesn’t stop me to also try working as a freelancer. This opportunity gave me the skills and sense of responsibility to manage my time efficiently. You just have to trust yourself, be confident and be open to feedbacks thrown at you.
In this kind of industry, success doesn’t happen in a snap of a finger. You have to work hard, earn the trust of your clients, and believe in yourself. Know that in every start of a new journey, you have to start from scratch.
If you’re still in doubt, you can email or message me to know how I manage to try being a freelancer while having a full time job. Also, if you are still undecided what specialization you would want to have, you can start by investing and enrolling yourself through FVA Academy. They offer various courses in a reasonable price and they will also guide you step by step until you finally have your 1st client.