In addition, he is a part-time performer. Another freelancer finds that her career affords her the time to pursue her religion. Still another is the finest pastry chef I've ever met. She turns out succulent fruit pies, creamy cheesecakes, and outrageous cookies that I generously devour for her. Since you are your own boss, the harder you work, the better you'll eat.
Civil service is great, too.
That lifestyle never suited me. Fortunately, being a freelancer is much more culturally acceptable now than it was in the past. Along with flexibility comes independence. To be able to work at home with no outside interference is a goal that many Americans cherish. As a freelancer, you make all the business decisions.