OK, so there’s no regular pay cheque; that’s pretty hard to deny.

And there are no perks, like a free phone and internet connection, and endless supplies of tea and milk.

BUT (and this is a big but), there are many, many things to love about freelancing …

  • Although I’m pretty disciplined and like to be up and showered and dressed and working by around 8.30am, there are days (such as today) when it’s a little cold and drippy outside, and I just want to stay in my pyjamas. No problem!
  • I can say no to work I don’t want to do.
  • If I feel the irresistible urge to watch a movie in the middle of the day, I can.
  • I don’t have to dodge traffic on my way to work (there is no way to work).
  • I have time to take on cool side projects that won’t necessarily make much money but will make my life more interesting.
  • I get to work at an old wooden school desk.
  • I spend my days doing things I love. That’s really what it boils down to.

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    Bridget McNulty

    Bridget McNulty

    Bridget McNulty is a writer, content strategist and creative director. She is the editor of Sweet Life diabetes lifestyle magazine (www.sweetlifemag.co.za) and...

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