Freelancers - what % of work do you to at your own home/studio vs. at an agency/clients office

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I had one year that approached 75%, but usually around 50/50.

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I’m like 95% working on site

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Same. Like a 90/10 for me.

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It’s been steadily growing. I’d probably say it’s maybe up to 50-50 now

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