The year 2020 made a huge impact due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Affected companies from different sectors ranging from the corporate sector to the food sector had no other choice to lay off their employees. This turn of events led to an increase in many employees that chose to join the virtual world as a freelancer, to work from the comforts of their own home. Here are the top 5 advantages of working from home as a freelancer.
As a freelancer, you can freely choose how many hours you want to work in a day, be it night time, day time or even at a flexible one. Some even testified that their 4-hour part-time freelance work equals the compensation of their 8-hour office work, while some even had higher pay!
According to the latest CNBC survey, “those who can do their job remotely are more likely to work full-time, to have a higher income, and to be employed in industries that have above-average rates of job satisfaction.”
You can save money by not needing to spend a single cent on travel expenses. One of the common struggles with a 9-5 job is the stress of commuting. Imagine waking up early to take a bath, only to end up showing at work smelling sweaty and all kinds of pollutants stuck in your clothes along the way. Even worse is allowing up to 4 hours of your precious time for you to go to work, and going home late due to heavy traffic.
While working as a freelancer at home, you can even wake up late and even go to work directly! Of course, this applies to non-voice jobs.
You can also save money by not needing to buy corporate shoes, clothes, and bags. This is a big saving! you have the freedom to wear whatever you want, even in your pajamas.
Working from home can be very enjoyable, especially if you have kids. You know that your kids are near you and safe within the corners of your own home. Aside from that, you can be with them during your lunch break and coffee break. Sounds nice, right?
As a freelancer, you control what type of work you want to do. Some are earning 6-digits monthly by having as many clients they can handle. Some have few, but with a higher paying rate. Working from home also allows you more time to update your skills and to keep up with the growing trend in the digital world.
You can set up the work environment you want, anyway, you want. Yes, you can even work at your table or your bedroom. Just have your laptop and you’re ready for work!
If you want a comfy one, you can try to set an ergonomic work setup especially those working for longer hours. Choose from your favorite color and feel free to customize. It’s up to you to have a Hello Kitty themed or even a garden-like working space!
