1. Freedom

![freedom.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaxQvPMrYGoPxseoPsQHhiU5xY6uzD7nLogcjxn3Gdte3/freedom.jpg) We all love our freedom. And freelancing brings a wealth of freedom if that's what's important to you.No one can tell you what to do and no one can stop you from doing anything. You're pretty much free to work as you like.

2. Be Your Own Boss

![image.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZ3WNEdU5w5gm1bmu2YqeXiA32K5Jee6wTkTnSo8yN3aQ/image.jpg) That's right! No one is the boss of you anymore.No more appraisals. No more getting told off for being late.No more working for control freaks, strange managers or directors. You are in control of your working life and no one else.

3. No more office politics

![Lady-with-Knife.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUbsAGx8LSAJG4uPPP7Yjk8krzboVLC4Bw78xk2opr2xb/Lady-with-Knife.jpg) That's right! No more office politics, bitchy colleagues or annoying people to deal with. Just you, your slippers and a nice cup of tea - all cozy at home in your own home office. You don't have to worry about getting noticed and competing with colleagues. You are on your own and that's just great.

4. You make the Decisions:

![decision-making.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdxtz96HB6kGUfWpJ8YJLxnJFhnBayewZB93QZc2gVPke/decision-making.jpg) Want to change the way your website? You can. Want to decide which client to work with? You can. As a freelancer, you can make all the decisions. You're in control. No one else.

5. You choose your working hours.

![working_hours_countries.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaZm8VAoZxzUgHTpMNfsPm4sZk2mDUp8yMVfXdJPFAV8p/working_hours_countries.jpg) Want to finish work early on a Friday? Like the idea of taking every Wednesday off to go out on your bike? As a freelancer, you can choose your own hours. Just because everyone else is working 9-5, doesn't mean you have to. If you're worried about clients disapproving, just pretend you're in a meeting. Who's going to check?

6. Work from anywhere.

![93e450195385473ebfede00a1e3009a5.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVV8QBEYbtbsfaPubTmjCw2jd6F81pKkfDH5YFNmKcUZC/93e450195385473ebfede00a1e3009a5.jpg) Working from home is superb but it doesn't suit everyone. These days, technology allows us to work pretty much anywhere. If it's sunny outside, you can go to your local park and soak up the rays. Or if you need to get out of the house on a rainy day, you can find a cozy cafe and take your laptop.

7. You can Go for Long Holidays.

https://steemitimages.com/DQmZ2sUkbAdeTPZ6jVsoScJ3zCvWFbNtFwF9SFkBZKFZF3e/Tech-on-holiday.jpg So you won't be earning money when you do go on holiday but you can always take your laptop with you. Freelancing allows you to have so much more freedom than a conventional job would ever offer. And that means you can go on holiday as much as you like. Or as much as you can afford to.

8. Greater Earning Potential:

https://steemitimages.com/DQmS9BuxzZJCaf6uttJNPxQML3diPZuAWxw2EMLVaucD9Bj/earning-potential-in-online.jpg Ok, so a salary for someone else, tour earning potential is never as good as when your freelance. As a business owner, you pretty much have an unlimited earning potential. It's down to you how much money you make.

9. Get Paid for Extra Hour

![17123251389_bed3c3a1ba_b.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVTWDAF8u34MFHupKzJLJDC242MEVmq2wDq3EhN6nSEVm/17123251389_bed3c3a1ba_b.jpg) The great thing about freelancing is that the harder you work, the more money you earn. If you work for someone else, working longer hours won't necessarily bring more cash. It might help further your career, showing your boss how keen and committed you are. But it won't put more money in the bank. Freelancing allows you to earn as much as you like.

10. Plenty of Jobs Opportunities.

![opportunity.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNWsNF7YpeoX8XngHGVS8vAHYbX2cWW84PdV7dNntXQnV/opportunity.jpg) There is loads of work out there, trust me. From agencies requiring freelance support to small business needing affordable services - there is plenty of work to go around. How you find it is down to you, so make sure you prioritize your marketing and get out and meet people.

11. Unlimited Learning

![knowledge-icon-3338147_960_720.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmek1RvgsgDSGkJrXQnRAPbhUz41pjK8S5syVgs3c9V5ZR/knowledge-icon-3338147_960_720.jpg) Freelancing brings many challenges, there's no doubt about that. But these always offer some invaluable lessons. When you work for yourself, you'll learn so much from the people you come across; the mistakes you make and the clients you work for. You'll also learn plenty by always striving to improve your own skills.

12. Do your Dream Work

![dream-job-2860022_960_720.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmetMPKxRN641ZxJoJ1EkDqpgvGXHbNoCqk7VAGp1o5CgS/dream-job-2860022_960_720.jpg) Finally, why else would you put yourself through the long working hours and difficulties of freelancing without doing what you love? Despite the obvious disadvantages of Freelancing, the main fact is you're doing exactly what you want for a living. Now you can't get better than that!