It’s A Freelance World!

A recently released report shows that an incredible 39% of the US workforce will be freelance by 2022 – the highest level ever recorded. This seismic shift in the labor landscape has the potential to change pretty much everything.

Better or Worse… You Decide!

The good news is that having this much freelance talent around could lead to incredibly efficient business practices and access to top-notch talent from all over the world. On the other hand, it also means that employers will be able to get away with paying below average wages for quality work and make it hard for established freelancers to earn consistent sustainable income.

Hey, At Least You Can Wear Your PJ’s to Work!

At the very least, one big win for those who are joining the freelance movement is that they’ll have the luxury of not having to wear pants to work. That’s a small price to pay for the satisfaction of calling the shots, working from anywhere, and not having a boss breathing down your neck.

The Ups and Downs of Going Freelance

Any shift comes with its own set of pros and cons, and the transition to freelancing is no different. Here are the main things to consider before putting the clock in and taking the plunge:

• Pros – increased flexibility and freedom, no more office politics, job satisfaction.
• Cons – inconsistent income, lack of stability, no benefits.

Ultimately, it’s a personal decision, and you should weigh out the pros and cons of freelancing to decide if it’s the right choice for you. But even if you decide it’s not the perfect fit for you, it’s pretty amazing to witness such a drastic shift in the workforce, and it’ll be fun to see what the future of freelancing brings.