The working world is changing at a dizzying pace, and with it the ways of working and relating in the professional environment. A good example of this is the phenomenon freelance, Autonomous work in a new form (and usually remote), which is gaining ground and becoming increasingly popular among professionals from a variety of sectors and disciplines.
What is a freelance?
Although the concept of freelance It’s not something new; it’s actually a model that has been gaining more and more followers for some time now. Just a few years ago, being a freelancer It was something relatively uncommon. There were these kinds of relationships in fields like journalism, art and culture or other liberal professions, but beyond those sectors, it was a rather unusual phenomenon.
With the arrival of new technologies and the transition towards the digital world That seems to have taken a turn. More and more jobs can be carried out remotely, without the need for physical attendance: with a computer, a phone and a stable internet connection is enough to carry out the day-to-day tasks. The global health context, and the new reality derived from current global circumstances, on the other hand, make it even more encouraging for this paradigm shift.
How to find freelance work?
Making a niche in such an attractive and demanding sector as the one of Freelance work It's not always easy, especially when we're just starting out.
There are a wide variety of web platforms designed to facilitate this task, but it can take some time to find suitable clients and interesting projects in which to demonstrate our skills. Freelance websites as Fiverr, Freelancer, Upwork, Guru, Toptal, People Per Hour, Workana, Nexxt, 99Designs o Writer Access, Among many others, these are some examples of platforms that connect workers with employers based on the skills and preferences of the former, and the needs and budgets of the latter.
In some cases, we will find it useful to have a profile on several of these platforms. Freelance pages, We will look for projects that are attractive and relevant to us and jump from one to another. In other cases, we will prioritize a specific platform that works for us and dedicate ourselves to increasing our knowledge and skills. pool of customers and to strengthen our reputation in that particular place exclusively.
In this regard, everyone is different and has their own personal preferences. However, in general, it can be said that it is better to focus your energies on fewer places in order to stay focused and familiarize yourself with the dynamics, methods, and opportunities specific to the site.
We already know, as the famous saying goes, that those who have a lot to offer are also those who have little to hold onto.
Advantages and disadvantages of freelance work
As we can imagine, the main advantage that it entails working as a freelance It has to do with flexibility and the power of decision-making over our tasks. Freelance workers They can decide which projects they participate in, with which clients and companies they associate, and, in many cases, choose the working methodology, the ways of operating, and the tools they use.
It usually involves a more autonomous way of working, subject to less control, and one that is associated with greater organizational ability and the ability to balance personal and professional life. In short, and in simpler terms, something closer to the concept of being your own boss.
However, like everything else, the freelance worker You also have to face a series of challenges and complications that are not always easy to assimilate or manage. Without a doubt, one of these challenges has to do with organizing our projects and tasks. When receiving instructions from different fronts, accumulating different deadlines, and sometimes even having to combine different types of tasks depending on the client, planning and managing the hours we have available can be a daunting task that will take time and energy.
Something similar happens with job search; it is an unpaid task that we will have to face (at least in the beginning), something that can be a bit tedious. To this we must add the factors of uncertainty, volatility, and imbalance in the workload associated with this way of operating, which will be more or less pronounced depending on the season.
Freelancing and coworking
Two other major challenges that the freelancers On the one hand, there is the difficulty of disconnecting between the working world and the staff (since these staff can generally work from wherever they want and whenever they want — often from home), and the devices they often use for their work are also used in their private lives; and on the other hand, there is the sense of loneliness that afflicts many of those who spend entire days working alone.
The emergence of the philosophy of Coworking It’s an interesting way to deal with these problems. These spaces are conceived as meeting places for this type of worker, so that they can carry out their functions in environments specially designed for that purpose, and interact with like-minded professionals. Paying an annual or monthly fee is usually necessary, but these are very interesting environments and services, and they are increasingly in demand.
Discover our Botánico Coworking in Valencia
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Its location in the center of Valencia It is ideal for colleagues It is from different origins, and its facilities next to the botanical garden also provide an ideal space for relaxing and enjoying the views. In addition, it offers access at any time of the week, using a fingerprint system.
You can reserve a coworking space by calling 96 115 32 23 or by sending an email to coworking@coworkingbotanico.com.
In addition, you can arrange a visit in advance to check the condition and layout of our facilities. We are located in c/ del Túria, 53. We are waiting for you!
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