The most challenging part of my work is...
(select all that apply)
The most rewarding part of my work is...
“Having to submit bad work—some clients think they know best.”
“[Cost] of creative subscriptions.”
“Indecisive clients.”
“Inconsistency of work (feast or famine).”
“Working as a freelancer can get lonely.”
36%
I don't feel creatively satisfied
I'm not paid enough
38%
Finding clients is challenging
62%
I'm having trouble scaling my business
19%
I don't have enough time
35%
Lack of benefits
35%
Dealing with client demands is difficult
16%
Other
16%
Creative independence
82%
Variety of experience
72%
Getting paid
58%
Feeling professionally challenged
50%
Meeting new people
42%
Other
16%
“Wearing all hats: advertiser, project manager, HR, accounting.”
“Wearing all hats: advertiser, project manager, HR, accounting.”
“Losing clients and budgets to unskilled in-house using Canva and other templates.”
“Scope creep.”
“LOOK OUTSIDE BRUH.”
“Being ghosted after starting a project.”
“Instability of the world—clients are pulling back.”
“Flexible schedule.”
“Work-life balance.”
“Choice in who I work with/for.”
“Seeing my clients thrilled with the outcome.”
“Ability to work on things that I believe in.”
“No commute—daily, this adds up a lot.”
“Professional independence - not being stuck in wasteful meetings, with bosses who may or may not be supportive.”
“Seeing my work create real impact for communities, organizations, and people.”
“Getting to say no.”
“Lack of hierarchy.”
(select all that apply)