Dear Boom: Is it time to quit freelancing? Advice for exhausted creatives
By
Tom May
Pure flour-power. Hearty enough to carry you through lunch.
Summary
An advice column response to a freelancer struggling after three years of self-employment. The article addresses the exhaustion, financial strain, and survival-mode mentality many creatives face, while exploring whether to persist with freelancing or pivot to a different path. It validates the reader's feelings and offers guidance on making the difficult decision.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI've been freelancing for three years, but it feels like I'm constantly hustling for scraps.
I love the freedom, but I'm exhausted and broke.
Every job feels like survival mode.
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