Freelance – remote work, implies the use of a freelancer to achieve the goal, i.e. free worker.
New forms of organization of activity are born in the professional market. Currently, there is an opportunity to work remotely, use outsourcing, freelance. Even in the 21st century, not all the population knows what kind of work it is.
Freelancer – a specialist who is not a full-time employee of the organization, but is involved to perform certain work. Many people dream of having a job that doesn’t require you to get up early in the morning and spend all day in the office. For others, it is important not to obey a strict boss, or communicate with unpleasant colleagues. But this work has its advantages and disadvantages.
Pros of freelancing for an employee
As in any type of activity, freelancing has a number of positive aspects, the main ones are listed:
- Free schedule – the person himself chooses the mode of work and rest in order to complete the task on time.
- Comfortable working conditions – an employee can work in comfortable clothes and in any cozy place, even on a beach in another country.
- It is allowed to fulfill orders of not one, but several clients at once, choosing interesting projects.
- A freelancer can choose financially profitable projects if he has extensive work experience and a well-composed portfolio.
- There is no need to endure the boss’s chicanery, waste time on unproductive conversations, engage in intrigue and unhealthy competition.
Benefits for employers
A person who hires an employee for remote work also receives some bonuses from this:
- It becomes possible to pay only for a specific result, and not for the hours spent in the office.
- You can involve high-level or narrowly specialized professionals to solve complex problems.
- Confidence in the quality of the work done – a freelancer values his reputation, which he has been gaining over the years.
- Savings – no need to provide a workplace and a computer, pay sick leave and a social package.
Cons for a freelancer
It is worth remembering the pitfalls that await those who choose a remote type of employment for themselves:
- Lack of stability. An employee can have many orders at the same time, or not have them for some time, which affects the regularity and amount of earnings.
- Irregular schedule. A person must be ready to work even day and night in order to complete the order by the required date.
- Constant risks. A freelancer can be deceived with wages. If the contract is not documented, then the employer may have unreasonable claims or refusal to pay.
- The absence of a team and colleagues from whom you can ask for advice in a difficult situation and learn something new.
- Relatives and friends often do not take work at home seriously and distract with their problems.
- No social benefits. In case of illness, you can not go on sick leave. In addition, you will have to save up for vacation and retirement yourself. You also need to formalize your activities and pay taxes.
Cons of freelancing for employers
If it came to your mind to use the services of freelancers, you should pay attention to the following features:
- Unable to control the progress of the job. There is no exact certainty that the desired result will be obtained.
- There is a risk of choosing an insufficiently experienced specialist who will not complete the order on time, or in accordance with all requirements.
- It’s hard to get a freelancer to redo work if it matches the terms of the contract.
The most common freelance jobs are:
- Programming, web design, website support.
- Copywriting, editing and translation of texts.
- Private trainer and tutor service
- Organization of weddings and celebrations, photo services.
- Designer services and repairs
- Legal advice.
