I would never recommend going straight into freelancing.
Get a job instead.
Freelancing is significantly harder than most people would have you believe.
As a freelancer, you’re responsible for everything.
This includes running a business, protecting yourself (legally), sales, marketing, and much more.
Selling services is an art in and of itself.
Most sales come from having a strong network of people who would hire you.
The reality is if you’re asking this question, you probably don’t have a large enough network to make a living.
More importantly, most clients who seek freelancers are looking for people who can step in and get the job done quickly.
They’re seeking experienced developers.
Many developers come out of school or a bootcamp thinking they can make a ton of money in development.
They’ve heard demand is high for software developers.
Demand is only high for some kinds of developers.
If you want to earn a solid wage, take a job.
You’ll learn a lot while working for a company. You’ll have a steady paycheck.
You’ll establish a network amongst your coworkers.
Your company may even provide additional training or send you to conferences.
You won’t have to find your own clients or deal with legal papers.
You’ll probably even get health insurance! The best part is you’ll gain experience.
If you decided to freelance in the future, you’ll be prepared.
There is a stigma around freelancing that:
😏you can make more
😒choose your own hours
😎pick your own projects….
it’s total crap, especially when you’re starting out.
It’s a struggle to get your first clients. Most people take whatever work they can get in the beginning.
Clients are demanding, and they won’t treat you as well as an employee.
Want to work with the latest tech?
Most clients hiring freelancers don’t want the latest tech… they want proven reliable tech.
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