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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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#1
Shower
Léon Habets 9 years ago
I always took a shower at 6 am, it was like giving myself a CPR at that time of day...
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#3
Worktime
#4
Boss
#5
Overtime
Simon Challoner 9 years ago
Even now in 2016 there re companies that aren't even paying properly
Martin Maczurek 9 years ago
:D :D Never met a fulltime creative with paid overhours. Where do you live?!??!?!
Martin Maczurek 9 years ago
And freelancers get paid by their time, so they actually don't have "overhours". Unless you made a big mistake negotiating your fee
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Jocelyn Tait 9 years ago
Full-time: Holidays, sick days, vacations, weekends off. Freeland: Always on duty.
Ciprian Morega 9 years ago
first of all, full-time do not always come up with overtime charge. second, when it is the clients fault, i always charge overtime, as a freelancer (in this case, "time" is not your working hours, time is the negotiated term)
Petra Steenput 9 years ago
it's the other way around. Full-time gets nothing and when not wanting to put in extra hours gets fired. Freelancers get paid for every hour they work.
Nora Elisabeth 9 years ago
Who the hell is paid for overtime nowadays?! None of my friends/family are.
Karen Bunn 9 years ago
Overtime is charged. If I need to work more than 8 hours a day in order to turn a project around, the 1.5x hours are included in my estimate.
reclameshit2015 2016 9 years ago
These drawings are so bad. So many are not accurate. Clickbait 2.0
#6
Schedule
Miklós Nagy 9 years ago
If your scheulde isn't around your customers you'll soon have all the free time of the world.
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Adam Roberts 9 years ago
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
Hans 9 years ago
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.
Terry Barriff 9 years ago
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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ΣΚΡΟΥΤΖ ΜΑΚ ΝΤΑΚ 9 years ago
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
ΣΚΡΟΥΤΖ ΜΑΚ ΝΤΑΚ 9 years ago
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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Katinka Min 9 years ago
Lame. Move over to make way for The Oatmeal. http://gizmodo.com/5622152/why-working-from-home-is-both-awesome-and-horrible
Flora Polvado 9 years ago
Most of these hold true for anyone self employed, creative or trade.
Adam Roberts 9 years ago
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
Hans 9 years ago
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.
Terry Barriff 9 years ago
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... ΣΚΡΟΥΤΖ ΜΑΚ ΝΤΑΚ 9 years ago
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
ΣΚΡΟΥΤΖ ΜΑΚ ΝΤΑΚ 9 years ago
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... Katinka Min 9 years ago
Lame. Move over to make way for The Oatmeal. http://gizmodo.com/5622152/why-working-from-home-is-both-awesome-and-horrible
Flora Polvado 9 years ago
Most of these hold true for anyone self employed, creative or trade.
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