Freelancing vs. in-house: what type of copywriting career is perfect for you?

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Find Your Ideal Copywriting Path

Are you torn between freelancing and a traditional in-house copywriting role? This quiz is designed to help you discover which career path aligns best with your lifestyle and aspirations.

Determine your preferences for work structure
Assess your comfort level with job searching
Explore your ideal work environment

9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CreativeWriter42

Do you want a set 9-5 schedule?

Hell to the no! I wanna travel, do what I want, and create my own schedule.

Yes. I want to have set hours, set holiday, and set breaks.

Hmmm. Yes and no. I want more freedom but like a bit of structure.

Freelancing will sometimes require YOU to actively look for jobs and approach companies directly to see if they have any work available. How does this make you feel?

Scared. Terrified. I HATE talking to strangers.

Scared, but doable. I want to push myself outside of my comfort zone.

TOTALLY up for it.

What are your career goals?

I wanna keep pushing to the next level, moving up the ladder as fast as I can

I wanna grow, but I want to be slow, steady, and structured. Not in a rush

Not quite sure yet.

As a freelancer, you'll have the freedom to 'do what you want' and no big boss will be keeping an eye on you. You're gonna need to be disciplined and set schedules and stick to them. How's your time-management?

I'm organised when I need to be and can step up to the plate.

I'm not much of a planner and often leave things to the last min unless pushed

I'm SUPER CRAZY ORGANISED. I love to do-lists and all that fun stuff.

Some freelance copywriting jobs are long-term, permanent gigs. Others are contract-based, so they only last a few months (but usually pay REALLY well). Would you be ok with regularly looking for new copywriting gigs and dealing with uncertainty?

I'll have to adapt but I'll push myself to do it.

TOTALLY UP FOR THE CHALLENGE

I'd rather not add any more stress to my life.

How does working in your PJs sound (or any clothing that you want?)

YES!!! WHO WOULDN'T WANT THIS?

I wanna wear suits to work...

Does it matter?

Would you rather work in an office or from home?

FROM HOME! Unlimited coffee breaks and PJs please.

From the office! I like to have a bit of social interaction & be part of a team

Bit of both. I'd like to be able to go in some days and stay home other days

Is it SUPER important that you're part of a team and immersed in company culture?

It'd be nice to experience it but I'm not that fussed.

Nah. I just want to do a job I love and get paid well. Don't care about culture.

I crave social interaction and work best in a collaborative group setting.

As a freelance copywriter, you're 'self-employed.' Which means you don't get the same benefits as full-time employed workers like sick pay and holiday pay. But the earning potential is BIG & you're your own boss. Is this a deal-breaker for you?

Nope. Happy to sacrifice a little to get to where I want to be.

Yes. I need that stability and security.

Not sure

Freelancing vs. in-house: what type of copywriting career is perfect for you?

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