Anneke Steenkamp

Tired? Overwhelmed by your work? Dissatisfied? You could be suffering from freelancer burnout. Here are eight signs to look out for: A Contract Office Job Is Increasingly Appealing There are sure to be plenty of good reasons behind your decision to freelance. Maybe you were sick of working for the boss from hell. Or you wanted more control over your work life. Or you knew you could do more interesting work by going out on your own.

Creativity. The fact I’ve been procrastinating writing this article says a lot. Since I’ve become a freelance writer (over 10 years ago), I’ve mostly focused on creating client content. Whether that is web copy, blog posts or social media management. It’s almost like I’ve completely lost the ability to write without having an audience, or goal in mind. To give you a little background, my passion for writing started out as purely creative.

Being a freelancer has its perks. You get to set your own hours, work when you want to, and there’s a freedom that you just can’t find with an office job. One of the downfalls is the fact that you never know when the next project is coming, or the next lull in your income generating activity. Many freelancers struggle with maintaining a stable budget with the sporadic nature of payments. Here are some tips to try and get your budget under control.