Independent freelance work is definitely more attractive to generation Z than working in an office from 9 to 5. According to Kathleen Davis, Deputy Editor at Fastcompany.com, more than half of the working people in the United States will go remote in the next 5 years (2027).
86.5 million people will become freelancers by 2027
We’ve seen that things have been started to change in remote fields since the pandemic has started, but even now, when the pandemic is slowing, freelancing is still on the rise. People choose freelance jobs over regular ones because of numerous reasons, but most of them are related to flexibility and overall improved life quality.
Some may ask why people go remote and leave their salaried positions, but freelancers know that it’s not all about money.
In what way should a freelance career expand?
Hayden Brown, the president and CEO of UpWork, a popular freelancing platform, said that generation Z in general chooses freelancing over traditional jobs. Older generations would find it risky, but not Gen Z. Besides that, Brown also said that’s always better to have a few long-term clients than to rely on one single contract. When asked what else she could advise freelancers, Brown answered that remote workers should expand their creative skills and not be afraid to try themselves in new fields.
Not only the workers are changing, but employers should also consider different ways of integrating freelancers into their business. Making the entire remote teamwork in a certain business culture may be challenging, but it definitely brings amazing results. At least, today is easy to connect everyone through different channels, platforms, and to improve communication via tools and software.
Overall, Gen Z definitely values freedom over regular, even well-salaried jobs. The most important advice would be to constantly adapt to forever changing market and to follow the newest trends. Learning new skills is always highly appreciated.
