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Everybody is writing about how to start freelancing. But how about stopping? Many freelancers love their lifestyle. But what if you don't?
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Realizing that you don't like to freelance (or don't like to any more) can be devastating. It's hard to admit, that the way you chose is not working for yourself. Like with so many things, the first step is to be honest with yourself. Important: Not wanting to do something is not the same as failing! Although, failure could be a reason to quit.
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As I said, failure is an option. Not everyone is cut out to be a freelancer. There is no shame in failing at freelancing. Some of the most talented people would not be able to succeed at freelancing.
So, if you tried for a couple of years, but you still can't get regular clients or earn a good living, you may want to think about stopping.
Freelancing is so much more than being good at providing your service. So there is a lot of room for troubles that have nothing to do with your actual work.
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Many freelancers can't imagine going back to a 9 to 5 job. But sometimes, the offer is too good to refuse.
Money could be a reason to go back into a job.
But, for most freelancers, it would be something more important. Maybe founding a start-up. Or a special company that they admire is looking for new talent.
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Is there such a thing as "too much growth"? For a freelancer: yes!
You only have a limited amount of hours per day. That is the nature of being a freelancer.
Therefore, if you grow a lot, there comes the moment, where you can't do it alone (or you have to stop growing).
So, if you want to keep growing, you have to transform from freelancing into entrepreneurship.
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Just as you can fall in love with a job, you can fall out of love with it. This is obviously the case for freelancing as well.
So, if you just don't feel it any more - you have to quit.
Important: stop before it becomes a problem.
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I am a self employed online strategist from Switzerland who lives in Costa Rica. Most of my clients are from Germany.
CURATOR'S NOTE
I've been freelancing since 2008, and I love it... but what if I'd stopped loving it?
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