Office Relationships
Full-time
You get to work closely with colleagues, and report to a boss. Working relationships with your co-workers and bosses becomes key.
Freelance
You become your own boss! But you may have to deal with being a lone wolf for a while. Also, be ready to extensively promote your work and network so as to gain a customer base.
Flexibility
Full-time
Typically less autonomy and control over work, as your goals will be aligned with the organisation’s goals. Fixed and routine hours.
Freelance
Lots of autonomy to implement new ideas and ways of thinking. You get flexible working hours, so self-discipline to plan out your work schedule and also draw boundaries for your personal time becomes important.
Salary and Benefits
Full-time
Stable income and employee benefits such as bonuses, contributions to CPF, leave, medical benefits, etc.
Freelance
Your income could be higher, but it is irregular, depending on projects. Minimal employee benefits and tendency for longer working hours.
Work Location
Full-time
Able to settle in a familiar and consistent working environment.
Freelance
Opportunity to adapt and work in different working environments, and having the freedom to work anywhere you prefer.
Exposure
Full-time
The experience you get comes mainly from your job function. You get opportunities to gain exposure within the company, such as through rotations across departments.
Freelance
High exposure to many different work functions as you will be heavily involved in troubleshooting different problems. You’ll pick up the skills of being a Jack of all Trades (and master of some)!
Training and Promotion
Full-time
More opportunities for promotion. Receive training and skills upgrading provided by company.
Freelance
Responsible for your own training and career growth, and able to choose the training that is most beneficial to you.
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