Freelance blues: The dream thats harder than it looks [Video]

Isolation, burn-out, and the threat of AI: life as a freelancer is not as breezy as it’s made out to be, according to new research. Gordon Young delves into the findings.

For years, freelancing has been marketed as the ultimate escape: ditch the 9-to-5, be your own boss, work from anywhere. And for many, that promise delivers. Over 60% of freelancers say their mental health has improved since going solo. No office politics, no micromanagement, no soul-draining commutes.

But freelancing is not without its hidden costs. A new report from Leapers, which surveyed over 700 freelancers, reveals a more complex reality—one where loneliness, income instability, and even burnout challenge the dream.

Yet, there’s another twist: Many still prefer freelancing over traditional employment, despite the hurdles. So what’s really going on?

The rise of the ‘Forced Freelancer’

For a long time, freelancing was seen as a choice—something people actively pursued for more control over their work. But the Leapers report uncovers a growing number of “reluctant freelancers” who didn’t choose this path but were pushed …

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The rise of the ‘Forced Freelancer’

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