Let's get one thing straight: Freelancing is not easy. While it offers fantastic benefits -- flexible hours, more control and creative independence -- there are still plenty of risks involved with striking out on your own and running your own business. And while the economy struggles to recover, freelancing poses pitfalls.
According to the infographic below, compiled with information from MastersDegree.net, a surprising 80% of freelancers have dealt with a client who ultimately didn't pay for work that was completed. Average losses totaled $6,000 -- quite a hefty chunk of change to lose.
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Have freelancing gigs become less plentiful (or lower-paying) in the current economy? Have you gotten a dream freelancing gig, or have you gone through a freelancing nightmare? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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Every week we post a list of social media and web job opportunities. While we publish a huge range of job listings, we've selected some of the top social media job opportunities from the past two weeks to get you started. Happy hunting!
- Social Media Manager at Talent Resouces in New York City
- Technical Director at Roundhouse in Portland
- Creative Conceptor at Fanscape in Los Angeles
Infographic provided by Greg Voakes
This story originally published on Mashable here.
