Let me start by asking you a question: Have you ever thought about leaving the workplace and relying on your own skills to support yourself? As a programmer, I chose this path two years ago. Today I would like to share my experience and thoughts with you.
First of all, why do you want to freelance? For me, freelancing is not only about pursuing freedom, but also about pursuing value. In the workplace, we are often like players in a basketball game. We only know how to grab rebounds and pass the ball, but the chance to score is firmly grasped by the boss. I want to score my own points, I want to be in control of my own income and my own life.
But freelancing is not something you can decide on impulse. It requires sufficient preparation and planning on your part. First of all, you must have a skill, which is your core competitiveness. For programmers, writing code is our special skill. But writing code is not just to complete tasks, but also to create value. You have to think about how your code can bring value to others, so that your code can become income.
Over the past two years, I've tried many ways to support myself with code. First, I did some independent development projects, such as developing some applications or tools for ordinary people. The advantage of this approach is that you have complete control over your product, but the difficulty is that you need to find people who need your product and make them willing to pay.
In addition, I also did some self-media and courses. By sharing my technical opinions and basic knowledge on the Internet, I attracted some students who were interested in front-end. I provide them with some paid services such as courses and tutoring. The advantage of this approach is that you can use your expertise to help others and earn an income. But the difficulty is that you need to continue to produce valuable content and let more people see it.
Of course, freelancing isn’t always easy. During these two years, I also encountered many challenges and difficulties. For example, how to find more audiences? How to make them willing to pay? How to maintain continuous learning and progress? These are questions that I need to constantly think about and explore.
But overall, I'm very happy with my choice. Although freelancing is more strenuous and unstable than working in the workplace, it also brings more freedom and possibilities. I can choose the projects I like to work on, I can decide my own income and lifestyle, and I can better balance work and life.
Finally, what I want to say is: If you are also interested in freelancing, you might as well give it a try. But please remember that freelancing is not an easy task, it requires you to have enough preparation and courage. But as long as you persist, I believe you will be able to find your own path.
The above is my experience and thoughts as a programmer during my two years of freelancing. I hope it can be inspiring and helpful to everyone. If you have any questions or want to discuss this topic in more depth, please leave a message in the comment area or send me a private message.
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