Feast or famine. Unhealthy initiatives. Overwork, too many hours, no stability. Incapacity to say no.
Sound acquainted? As freelancers, we all know what makes a contract enterprise unsustainable. You’re feeling such as you’re always working and catering to purchasers’ whims.
It’s the other of what you signed up for, which was freedom from the confines of a 9–5 job. Freedom from a boss telling you what to do. Freedom to decide on the kind of work you need. Nevertheless, many freelancers really feel trapped in unsustainable, low-paying work.
What does the other of that appear to be? What makes a contract enterprise not solely steady, but additionally sustainable?
Generally, we’re restricted by not realizing what’s potential. Plenty of freelancers have been struggling, particularly with the rise of AI. Nevertheless, some freelancers (myself included) have emerged with sustainable companies. There are some things you are able to do to construct a strong basis on your personal enterprise.
A giant barrier to freelance sustainability is low pay. You earn so little per mission that it’s important to do a ton of labor to satisfy your earnings wants.