Good to Great, Jobs to GIGs

?“I hope you had fun because there are no more leaves for the next six months”, as those words echoed from the memory of returning after a ten-days' vacation and visualizing my boss refilling the stress quota in an instance, I took a breath in the present moment and mentally gave myself a kudos for the decision I made to leave a full-time job and pursue my dream of creative freedom as a full-time freelancer!?

?And I’m not the only one! According to a CNBC?article, 1 in 4 people are considering quitting their 9-5 jobs for freelancing post the pandemic.

With all the difficulties that Covid threw at us, it also showed us a new way to live. One where you don't have to wait until retirement to see the world or choose between spending quality time with your family or your career, one that allowed you to work out, cook your own meals, spend time with your pets and family, and get your work done without having to give up on sleep. Yes, I’m talking about the power and freedom that most professionals experienced firsthand during the pandemic working from home.?

?Once you get that taste of freedom, it’s hard to give it up entirely. Millions of people are quitting their full-time jobs to pursue freelancing as the means to retain and live life in balance??Still, wondering why people are trading in the comfort and safety of a 9-5 job with benefits and a steady paycheck for the world of freelance?

Here’s why:?

·??????Job Flexibility: While 9-5 jobs offer a safety net, that net can also feel restricting as it chains employees to their desks every day. With a traditional job, you spend most of your life in a corporate office. Whereas freelancing allows professionals to work out of anywhere they desire. Many scientific studies have shown how open spaces, changing paces, shifting environments can stimulate the creative mind triggers, leading to enhanced productivity and innovations.

Freelancing also gives professionals more control of their day-to-day life. A stay-at-home parent can spend more time with their kids while pursuing their work passion. They no longer have to choose between work or family life.?

?Apart from this, the flexibility to choose your own work timings is another crucial benefit that attracts professionals to the world of freelancing. You can choose to finish all your work in 3 days and have a four-day break to yourself.??

·???????Earning Potential and Career Growth: A traditional office job pays you a fixed income and some added benefits. With freelancing, there’s no glass limit to your earning and learning potential.?

Instead of an annual promotion, you can enjoy high hourly rates if you focus on finding your own niche and upskilling in it. Freelancing gives you the opportunity to create your own career path and become best amongst the rest and we at LMON like to call those superhumans as RAINmakers!?

·???????The Freedom to Choose: Freelancers can be whatever they want to be. Interested in content writing and social media strategy? Don’t wait a whole year to shift departments; pursue both! Now you no longer have to choose between being a master of one or Jack of many!?

?Freelancers don’t have to sacrifice one passion to pursue another. The GIG economy gives professionals the freedom to work alongside pursuing their education or chasing their other dreams. The flexibility to live your life without having to hit pause is a major reason why the GIG economy is thriving.?

At LMON, we’re building a platform for freelancers to find their own niche by providing them with global exposure, secure GIGs, and the ability to connect with businesses that match their passions.?

?We also have a certification that lets professionals discover their proficiency and helps them verify their expertise, making it easier for the best professionals to stand out. This certification is a great way to find out your professional strengths and discover areas that you need to develop further.??

?Click?here?to learn more about LMON certification.