Covid-19 Has Affected Freelancing: A Global Survey of 1,365 Freelancers

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Post by halfimmortal » Tue, May 12, 2020, 1:44 PM UTC

Covid-19 Has Affected Freelancing: A Global Survey of 1,365 Freelancers
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Re: Covid-19 Has Affected Freelancing: A Global Survey of 1,365 Freelancers

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Post by overfitted » Tue, May 12, 2020, 2:30 PM UTC

Yeah well. The "gig economy" proved to be an easy sell when everything was on the rise and booming. Not so nice for the individual 'giggers' when shit hits the fan. Not the ultra privileged taking the hit though. As usual. .. though I think the freelancers should've known and taking into account the risk of it though.

Re: Covid-19 Has Affected Freelancing: A Global Survey of 1,365 Freelancers

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Post by halfimmortal » Tue, May 12, 2020, 2:35 PM UTC

overfitted wrote: post #2

Yeah well. The "gig economy" proved to be an easy sell when everything was on the rise and booming. Not so nice for the individual 'giggers' when shit hits the fan. Not the ultra privileged taking the hit though. As usual. .. though I think the freelancers should've known and taking into account the risk of it though.

Unpopular opinion but I feel freelancing's still safer than a full time job in the current scenario. You can charge higher & cushion yourself for an uncertain time (when it comes). Another great thing that you learn while freelancing is how to sell yourself.

It varies from industry to industry though. My opinion comes from being in tech. Could be different for events related industries - videography, photography, event planners etc.