Hey I’m looking to become a full time freelancer. I’ve already acquired enough regular freelance work while working fulltime to make the move… but to be honest it’s super freaking scary. What motivated you to finally just take the risk?

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Hi! I have just decided to become a freelancer. What did it push me to take this decision? The will to finally become my own boss; express and apply my ideas; working from wherever I want, especially from a place where I can live in an apartment just for me without being obliged to share it with strangers.

Send me a DM please. Thank you.

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