Ever considered switching from being a full-timer to a freelancer (or vice versa) but couldn't reach a verdict? We know a little something that might help you with that.
Caisa Nilaseca has compared the pros and cons of being a freelancer vs full-time designer in 6 illustrations for DesignTaxi. From not having colleagues to talk to when at home to working anytime you want - the yays and nays vary. Take a look at her illustrations below, maybe they'll help you reach a decision.
Have you already tried both freelancing and working full-time? Do you agree with Caisa Nilaseca's illustrations?
(h/t: designtaxi)
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Shower
I always took a shower at 6 am, it was like giving myself a CPR at that time of day...
Colleague
Worktime
Not true nowadays...as freelancer you still might be bound to a customer's preference. As employee you might have a flexible time-scheme
Also, due to lack of respect of workers' rights, office is not neccessarily fixed. Non-paid after hours are a norm in many companies.
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This one is so false....you might choose the clients you want to work with, but your hours are pretty much dictated by the client's needs.
Overtime
Schedule
If your scheulde isn't around your customers you'll soon have all the free time of the world.
Missed out the most crucial one 'Payment' as a freelancer - late payments and constantly chasing up payments is something I'm always doing compared to when in a full time studio job
I do not really see the value of guidance here. These are stereotypes, even though they are likely to present typical cases. They neglect regional differences, different working styles, national marketing, different company sizes, different philosophies, and project-based work, to name just a few. Thus: nice as drawing, but probably meaningless if you face a major job decision.
Englishman, Scotsman and an Irishman walk into a bar... And the joke unfolds with the typical stereotypes that most people with a sense of humour find funny. The difference, you don't ask, "which bar?", "where?" or "what were they drinking"
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Two important differences you've forgot: Freelance ------------------------------------ Fulltime 1. No paid vacation ---- Paid vacation 2. Plan your own retirement ---- Standard retirement plan 3. No sick/maternity leave ----- Sick/maternity leave 4. Lose your edge = die ------ Lose your edge = fired
Meh, s****y format. I'll rewrite it: (Freelance, Fulltime) : {(No paid vacation, Paid vacation), (Plan your own retirement, Standard retirement plan), (No sick/maternity leave, Sick/maternity leave), (Lose your edge and you'll die, Lose your edge and you'll get at worst case fired)}. There.
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Lame. Move over to make way for The Oatmeal. http://gizmodo.com/5622152/why-working-from-home-is-both-awesome-and-horrible
Most of these hold true for anyone self employed, creative or trade.
Missed out the most crucial one 'Payment' as a freelancer - late payments and constantly chasing up payments is something I'm always doing compared to when in a full time studio job
I do not really see the value of guidance here. These are stereotypes, even though they are likely to present typical cases. They neglect regional differences, different working styles, national marketing, different company sizes, different philosophies, and project-based work, to name just a few. Thus: nice as drawing, but probably meaningless if you face a major job decision.
Englishman, Scotsman and an Irishman walk into a bar... And the joke unfolds with the typical stereotypes that most people with a sense of humour find funny. The difference, you don't ask, "which bar?", "where?" or "what were they drinking"
Load More Replies... Two important differences you've forgot: Freelance ------------------------------------ Fulltime 1. No paid vacation ---- Paid vacation 2. Plan your own retirement ---- Standard retirement plan 3. No sick/maternity leave ----- Sick/maternity leave 4. Lose your edge = die ------ Lose your edge = fired
Meh, s****y format. I'll rewrite it: (Freelance, Fulltime) : {(No paid vacation, Paid vacation), (Plan your own retirement, Standard retirement plan), (No sick/maternity leave, Sick/maternity leave), (Lose your edge and you'll die, Lose your edge and you'll get at worst case fired)}. There.
Load More Replies... Lame. Move over to make way for The Oatmeal. http://gizmodo.com/5622152/why-working-from-home-is-both-awesome-and-horrible
Most of these hold true for anyone self employed, creative or trade.
