If these freelancers are all that talented, why are they freelancing?

Throw a rock and you will hit a freelancer. I don’t actually condone throwing objects at any person or category of the workforce, but I’m sure you will find there are an abundance of freelancers at your disposal, should you need one.

So, who are these people, anyway? Are they unemployable? Inexperienced? Can’t write a resume? Are they odd? WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE?

It’s too easy to generalize, so let’s not. Instead, here are some key motivators that ring true for myself and other like-minded freelance types:

• Creative Freedom – Some of us are fully camped out in our right brains. To thrive, we need colour, variety, stimulation and change. This can be hard to achieve in traditional 9-5 roles. As a freelancer, you have the opportunity to choose projects that truly inspire. Where you combine talent, passion and inspiration in this way, incredibly authentic work can be achieved.
• Making people happy – What can be more satisfying than having a need, finding an expert, and seeing that need become a fantastic outcome. I love being this expert for my clients, and the joy that comes from sharing in a job well done is one that I will never tire of.
• Redefining success – There is a shift underway. No longer is the number of hours of bum in office seat, a hefty title or the number of zeros in a salary the measure of success. A life well-lived, fulfilling relationships, hard work and health – now that is the prize. The flexibility of a freelance career contributes to the economy, the community and the family. A freelance worker is sharing the time and talents that would have been devoted to one employer among many worthy pursuits.

If you’re seeking freelance help, be sure to screen, interview, and complete the same due diligence you would with a full-time employee to weed out any imposters. What you are likely to find in your freelancer search is a pool of talented, experienced, hardworking individuals who will be just as excited about your next big project as you are. We are here to help, and we aim to please.