Why are you freelance? I’m curious if people would prefer to go full time but can’t get an offer, or if they choose to be freelance for the flexibility

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Got let go and currently making double my pay with normal hours where I get to see my gf, sunshine and gym. Makes dealing with the politics a lot easier too.

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Got laid off and now enjoying the freedom I never would have let myself have. However taxes, med insurance, not knowing when your next gig will come in or when they’ll pay your invoice is nerve racking. I’d take FT for that security again but only if it’s something I want to give my freedom up for. I am not just chasing a paycheck... but six figures was really nice. I’m sure once I build my freelance client list I can make even more but it’s all pretty new. That’s my story

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Freelance because I want freedom and to know that when a project ends, I don’t have to fear the 5pm Friday phone call from resource management asking me to work all weekend

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Freelancing is my choice. I get offer full time position often and I always turn them down. Can’t stand the craziness of working long hours or working on pitch. I tend to hate my producers pretty quickly so at least I get to change team now and I don’t hate anyone anymore

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@acd1 pay it forward and pass those full time gigs along 🤞

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I love it because it gives me the opportunity to work on great projects, to leave on time and above all - no politics!

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