Comments on: Why freelancing is here to stay https://www.keppiecareers.com/why-freelancing-is-here-to-stay/ Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: gurudotcom https://www.keppiecareers.com/why-freelancing-is-here-to-stay/#comment-92807 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:16:00 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=10946#comment-92807 Fantastic article, Miriam! The fact that freelancing has become mainstream is a positive for both freelancers and their employers. Now more than ever, individuals can tout their skills and stand out from the crowd by showcasing their work and revealing the human behind the brand. They can grow their business and pursue their dreams.

Employers can more easily vet freelancers on freelance marketplaces and work with them using project management tools.

While it is true (as David said) that some companies are looking simply for a quick job to be done, there are other clients out there ready to enter into a long-term relationship with a quality freelancer.

There are pros and cons to both going independent and working as a traditional worker. In my opinion, the pros far outweigh the cons. A freelancer’s success is in their own hands! -Anna, Communications Manager at Guru.com

]]> By: David Hunt, PE https://www.keppiecareers.com/why-freelancing-is-here-to-stay/#comment-92804 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:41:00 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=10946#comment-92804 I strongly disagree. I am currently an “independent” – not from choice; from necessity.
I see the push for more “independent” contractors as nothing more than another symptom of viewing people as tools, to be “purchased” when needed, and discarded when the task is done.

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