Freelancing vs Agency Work
Developers should consider freelancing to gain autonomy over their work schedule, diversify their project experience, and potentially increase earnings through direct client relationships meets developers should learn or engage in agency work to gain broad experience across industries, technologies, and project types, which enhances versatility and problem-solving skills. Here's our take.
Freelancing
Developers should consider freelancing to gain autonomy over their work schedule, diversify their project experience, and potentially increase earnings through direct client relationships
Freelancing
Nice PickDevelopers should consider freelancing to gain autonomy over their work schedule, diversify their project experience, and potentially increase earnings through direct client relationships
Pros
- +It's particularly useful for those seeking to build a portfolio, work on varied tech stacks, or transition to entrepreneurship, as it teaches business skills alongside technical ones
- +Related to: client-management, project-management
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Agency Work
Developers should learn or engage in agency work to gain broad experience across industries, technologies, and project types, which enhances versatility and problem-solving skills
Pros
- +It is particularly valuable for those seeking to build a portfolio quickly, improve soft skills like client interaction, and thrive in dynamic settings where priorities shift frequently
- +Related to: client-communication, project-management
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Freelancing if: You want it's particularly useful for those seeking to build a portfolio, work on varied tech stacks, or transition to entrepreneurship, as it teaches business skills alongside technical ones and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Agency Work if: You prioritize it is particularly valuable for those seeking to build a portfolio quickly, improve soft skills like client interaction, and thrive in dynamic settings where priorities shift frequently over what Freelancing offers.
Developers should consider freelancing to gain autonomy over their work schedule, diversify their project experience, and potentially increase earnings through direct client relationships
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