How to make freelancing work
By Tony Bosworth in Media News on Monday, 28th April 2025 at 11:15amJournalist Emily Holgate reveals the pros and cons of striking out on your own.
After two years as a staff writer at the Herald Sun, Holgate took what she saw as the biggest risk of her career. With savings in the bank and a supportive partner by her side, she felt as ready as she'd ever be to venture into the unpredictable world of freelance journalism.
“It is a risky decision, giving up as I did full time, a full time salary, a regular salary, knowing where your next pay cheque is coming from, super contributions, things like that, it's all things to consider and particularly financially is the biggest risk. So I would say it's really important to ensure you have a plan there and at least have a backup option financially, particularly if you are paying rent as I was or a mortga...
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