I had been both a salaried employee and worked as a freelancer as well for an equal number of years in my career. In this comparison, I would always go for being a salaried employee because the job role, responsibilities, and salary are fixed and you have the assurance to get your dues on a timely basis. Moreover, you get the recognition of working as a employee of a particular company which just gets missed out when you set out to make your career as a freelancer.
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No doubt that there are fixed working hours and holidays as an employee of an organization. You always have the security to get promoted to a better rank or title within the organization when you perform well. You also get bonuses and Diwali sweets which actually are missed out on in freelancing journey. So, if you are someone who wants to lead a financially secured life and have career stability as well, then go for a full-time job in a well-established firm as it really rewards you with all the efforts you put into it.
Let’s come to freelancing now. A freelance career has its own benefits and is designed for people who cannot report to work on a daily or regular basis for a fixed working hours schedule. It is best suited for women especially because they are already having other responsibilities such as managing a house, taking care of relatives, parents, in-laws, children, and various other reasons that keep them away from full-time jobs or the workforce.
In freelancing, you decide your working hours and get paid only on the work that you complete and submit. Like you don’t get that day-off paid when you fall sick or have any particular personal meeting that cannot be missed because you are hired as a freelancer only to get the work done. You are not attached or related to the company as an employee and thus, you are not entitled to any of the financial and recognition benefits. So, whichever you select, make sure to be aware of all the pros and cons.
