How long have you been a freelancer?

[Henrywrites]

I have been freelancing for over a decade now, and trust me when I said that it has been more of a blessing than a curse. I have been able to achieve much more through freelancing than getting involved in any other thing.

 

[Uptrendfinancialsignal]

I have been freelancing for over a decade now, and trust me when I said that it has been more of a blessing than a curse. I have been able to achieve much more through freelancing than getting involved in any other thing.

That's so amazing. It shows that your experience and perseverance have clearly paid off. Freelancing can definitely be a liberating and rewarding path if it is done rightly.

 

[ken_gitahi]

I started freelancing around 2010 in uni for some beer money. After graduating, I found that the available jobs were paying too little, so I keep at it. I have since built a successful career as a freelancer, hopping between developing WordPress and Laravel websites for clients and handling their copywriting needs.

 

[Uptrendfinancialsignal]

I started freelancing around 2010 in uni for some beer money. After graduating, I found that the available jobs were paying too little, so I keep at it. I have since built a successful career as a freelancer, hopping between developing WordPress and Laravel websites for clients and handling their copywriting needs.

Wow, that's very impressive! I'm so inspired by your journey. From freelancing for beer money to building a successful career is a significant achievement. I’m also planning to transition from making my freelance work a business. What are the major challenges you faced as a big-time freelancer?

 

[ken_gitahi]

Some of the most common challenges for me have been late payments, vague project scopes (clients not putting what they need in clear enough terms), and scope creep top the list. Additional ones I can think of include unrealistic deadlines, inconsistent communication, and the constant hustle to find new clients. These small but frequent irritations have sometimes turned my career into a juggling act of patience and persistence.

However, you have to hang in there and earn as you go. You can learn to notice these things more easily as you become more immersed in this world.

 

[Uptrendfinancialsignal]

Some of the most common challenges for me have been late payments, vague project scopes (clients not putting what they need in clear enough terms), and scope creep top the list. Additional ones I can think of include unrealistic deadlines, inconsistent communication, and the constant hustle to find new clients. These small but frequent irritations have sometimes turned my career into a juggling act of patience and persistence.

However, you have to hang in there and earn as you go. You can learn to notice these things more easily as you become more immersed in this world.

Thanks for sharing; they are great tips. As a freelancer, I've also faced challenges like late payments and unrealistic deadlines as well. It's very delicate to balance patience, persistence, and dedication in the freelance business as it'll help you sail through in your freelance work.