{"id":6269,"date":"2023-06-09T10:56:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T10:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forest-1041a2.ingress-bonde.ewp.live\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/"},"modified":"2023-06-09T10:56:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T10:56:24","slug":"4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Biggest Benefits of Freelancing: Flexibility, Balance, Freedom, Working From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >On this page<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/#Who_took_the_freelance_survey\" title=\"Who took the freelance survey?\">Who took the freelance survey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_freelancing\" title=\"What are the benefits of freelancing?\">What are the benefits of freelancing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/#Flexible_schedule\" title=\"Flexible schedule\">Flexible schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/#Work-life_balance\" title=\"Work-life balance\">Work-life balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/#Freedom_to_work_where_you_want\" title=\"Freedom to work where you want\">Freedom to work where you want<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/#No_commute\" title=\"No commute\">No commute<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/#7_more_benefits_of_freelancing\" title=\"7 more benefits of freelancing\">7 more benefits of freelancing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/#Other_freelance_benefits_and_challenges\" title=\"Other freelance benefits and challenges\">Other freelance benefits and challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/4-biggest-benefits-of-freelancing-flexibility-balance-freedom-working-from-home\/#What_are_the_best_benefits_of_freelancing_for_you\" title=\"What are the best benefits of freelancing for you?\">What are the best benefits of freelancing for you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<img src=&quot;https:\/\/benrmatthews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mi3ljlfll6i-1024x683.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;What are the biggest benefits of freelancing?&quot; width=&quot;750&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; class=&quot;size-large wp-image-4517&quot; \/>\n<p>What are some of the many ways can you benefit from being a freelancer?<\/p>\n<p>The list is long, and the reasons can vary depending on factors like lifestyle, finances, travel, and family.<\/p>\n<p>In an effort to narrow down the most appealing aspects of the freelance life, FlexJobs recently\u00a0surveyed their members about their views of the benefits of freelancing.<\/p>\n<p>The FlexJobs survey from offers fantastic insights into why people want freelance jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Respondents to the survey ranged from job seekers of all ages and education levels, and included working parents and people who rely on freelance work for their main income (42%), as well as those who do freelance work for supplemental income\u00a0(58%).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_took_the_freelance_survey\"><\/span><strong>Who took the freelance survey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>FlexJobs surveyed nearly 1,000 freelancers about key topics related to their freelance career, lifestyle, and work style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The top freelance fields of survey respondents include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Writing: 29%<\/li>\n<li>Customer Service: 23%<\/li>\n<li>Administrative: 21%<\/li>\n<li>Data Entry: 20%<\/li>\n<li>Education &amp; Training: 19%<\/li>\n<li>Art &amp; Creative: 18%<\/li>\n<li>Editing: 18%<\/li>\n<li>Marketing: 17%<\/li>\n<li>Computer &amp; IT: 15%<\/li>\n<li>Consulting: 14%<\/li>\n<li>Research: 13%<\/li>\n<li>Communications: 13%<\/li>\n<li>Project Management: 12%<\/li>\n<li>Medical &amp; Health: 10%<\/li>\n<li>Sales: 10%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_freelancing\"><\/span><strong>What are the benefits of freelancing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So what did the FlexJobs survey find?<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s find out the four biggest benefits of freelancing, according to a FlexJobs survey.<\/p>\n<img src=&quot;https:\/\/benrmatthews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/78t99kbcp_4-1024x683.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;A flexible schedule is the most popular benefit of freelancing&quot; width=&quot;750&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; class=&quot;size-large wp-image-4518&quot; \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexible_schedule\"><\/span><strong>Flexible schedule<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The top benefit of freelancing, according to our FlexJobs survey, is the\u00a0freedom that comes with a flexible schedule.<\/p>\n<p>84% of respondents listed a flexible schedule as the reason they look for work flexibility in a job search.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work-life_balance\"><\/span><strong>Work-life balance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The second most popular benefit of freelancing, according to our survey, is work-life balance.<\/p>\n<p>66% of people who responded said finding the right balance between career and personal life goals was a major reason to look for freelance work.<\/p>\n<p>The term \u201cwork-life balance\u201d has come under increasing scrutiny, with\u00a0\u201cwork-life rhythm\u201d as one new characterisation.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is the same: making it all blend in a way that works for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: Realities of freelancing and self-employment<\/strong><\/p>\n<img src=&quot;https:\/\/benrmatthews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/cvnnt0junr8-1024x684.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Freelancers have the freedom to choose where and when they work&quot; width=&quot;750&quot; height=&quot;501&quot; class=&quot;size-large wp-image-4519&quot; \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freedom_to_work_where_you_want\"><\/span><strong>Freedom to work where you want<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our survey found that\u00a061% of freelance job seekers said that\u00a0freedom to\u00a0work from\u00a0anywhere\u00a0was a top motivator.<\/p>\n<p>The appeal of\u00a0freelance jobs that also offer scheduling flexibility holds an undeniable appeal for job seekers who want to capitalise on all of the best benefits of freelancing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_commute\"><\/span><strong>No commute<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t want to\u00a0avoid a long\u00a0commute?<\/p>\n<p>Breaking free from a gruelling trek to and from work is a major benefit of freelancing, according to 60% of respondents to the FlexJobs survey.<\/p>\n<p>And of course, ditching a commute comes with tremendous side benefits, including saving money and helping the environment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_more_benefits_of_freelancing\"><\/span><strong>7 more benefits of freelancing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few more of the great benefits of freelancing from the FlexJobs survey:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Self-development.\u00a0<\/strong>Some 39% of survey respondents said having the time to work on self-development, from career-related initiatives to personal goals, was a big draw to working as a freelancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No dressing up for work<\/strong>.\u00a0Every day is \u201ccasual Friday\u201d if you work from home. FlexJobs\u2019 survey showed that\u00a038% of people who responded placed a high value on being able to \u201cdress down\u201d every day while working as a freelancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ability to travel.\u00a0<\/strong>According to our survey, 38% of respondents wanted the freedom to travel without being tethered to a physical location. Often, freelancers can continue to work from remote locations, or choose to take time off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better productivity.<\/strong>\u00a0In study after study, researchers have found that\u00a0people who work remotely (including freelancers) are more productive.\u00a0In the FlexJobs survey, 34% of respondents said one of the benefits of freelancing was being more productive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible vacation.\u00a0<\/strong>The flexibility to take time off when it suits you? That\u2019s one of the best benefits of freelancing, according to 33% of respondents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting to meet new people.<\/strong>\u00a0Working for one employer can put you in a rut when it comes to personal interactions, which can include\u00a0networking. Our survey found that 28% of respondents said freelance work opened up opportunities to meet new people.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial advantages.\u00a0<\/strong>The survey found that 27% of respondents concluded that there were definite financial advantages to working as a freelancer, based on their personal financial circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_freelance_benefits_and_challenges\"><\/span><strong>Other freelance benefits and challenges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the survey, a full 92% of freelancers said the freelance lifestyle is either extremely (55%) or somewhat (37%) important to them.<\/p>\n<p>Respondents said the top factors in deciding to freelance included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work-life balance: 70%<\/li>\n<li>Desire to choose when I work: 62%<\/li>\n<li>Freedom: 56%<\/li>\n<li>Desire to choose where I work: 55%<\/li>\n<li>Desire to be my own boss: 49%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The biggest benefits of being a freelancer, according to respondents, included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible schedule: 84%<\/li>\n<li>Work-life balance: 66%<\/li>\n<li>Freedom to work where I choose: 61%<\/li>\n<li>No commuting: 60%<\/li>\n<li>Self-development: 39%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And they said the biggest challenges are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finding clients: 65%<\/li>\n<li>Predictable income flow: 64%<\/li>\n<li>Handling the business aspects of freelancing (taxes, insurance, etc.): 31%<\/li>\n<li>Getting clients to pay: 26%<\/li>\n<li>Perceptions of freelancers: 24%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When it comes to the\u00a0impact being a freelancer has on overall quality of life, 63% said it had a \u201cpositive impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sixty percent said freelancing has helped them become healthier, 66% said they are less stressed as a freelancer, and 59% said they are either less financially stressed or feel no difference from when they worked in a traditional job.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_benefits_of_freelancing_for_you\"><\/span><strong>What are the best benefits of freelancing for you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many benefits to freelancing, but do you agree with the survey results? 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