Feb. 28, 2025

The Takeover: Freelancing vs. Full-Time in Tech

The Takeover: Freelancing vs. Full-Time in Tech

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šŸš€ The IT industry is changing! More professionals are ditching traditional 9-to-5 jobs for freelancing, consulting, and contract work. But is freelancing really the future, or is full-time employment still the best move? In this video, weā€™re comparing Freelancing vs. Full-Time IT Jobsā€”breaking down earnings, flexibility, career growth, and more!

šŸ’” Freelance Platforms Mentioned:
šŸ”¹ Upwork ā€“ Great for IT freelancers (software dev, networking, cybersecurity)
šŸ”¹ Fiverr ā€“ Gig-based IT jobs (tech support, WordPress, scripting)
šŸ”¹ Field Nation ā€“ On-demand IT & networking support gigs

šŸ“¢ Question for You:
Would you rather freelance or work full-time in IT? Or do you do both? Drop your thoughts in the comments!



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