The Future of Freelancing Isn’t Better Platforms — It’s No Platforms
A rebuttal of Dr. Jon Younger’s accurate, yet platform-obsessed freelance revolution predictions.
It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of freelance platforms — Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer.com and the like. I’ve written about it before. I simply can’t understand why you’d want to leave both your income and reputation at the mercy of a third-party who doesn’t always have your best interest in mind. Especially if you aim to build a full-time career from freelancing. It’s your livelihood — you want to be in control of it.
When I came across Jon Younger’s recent article on freelance “revolution” predictions I found myself nodding in total agreement and cringing in frustration in equal measures. So much he said rings true, but it’s so platform-centric it made me throw up a little in my mouth.
Before you get too far down my rabbit hole, go read (or at least skim) Jon Younger’s predictions for the unfolding freelance revolution:
