3 great reasons to join an online freelancing community
Up until 2020, most people spent their working hours in an office. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck, sending the world into a collective lockdown and forcing people to work from home. The result? Many people become lonely and distressed, with 23% claiming to miss face-to-face interaction with their colleagues.
This loneliness is a struggle that freelancers know all too well. And while co-working spaces are becoming more popular, most freelancers tend to work at home to cut unnecessary costs. Fortunately, we live in the digital age, with technology being able to bring us together, so we can forge a sense of community no matter where we are. Here are three reasons to join an online freelancing community.
1. You can share industry knowledge
Don’t know if you are over- or undercharging for your services? Don’t know if you are being difficult or if your client really is the worst? These are things that you can discuss among peers in an online freelancing community. This way you can find out the best way to price and position yourself in solopreneur space.
2. You will have the opportunity to network
As the old saying goes, it’s all about who you know. That being said, joining a freelancing community and engaging with other members is a great way to meet new people in your field and have them see your work. This could lead to more job opportunities down the line when someone with your skill set is needed.
3. You can get tons of support
Being a freelancer is fun, but it comes with its fair share of learning curves. Reaching out to people in an online community who share the same struggles as you can be cathartic, and give you the space to vent about clients, learn from each other’s mistakes and grow in your chosen career path.
Guild is a money-managing app for growth-minded freelancers. Join Guild and you’ll be granted access to our exclusive Guild Freelancers Facebook group, where you can learn, grow and network with other South African freelancers. Join Guild — join a community.
