The Pros and Cons of Freelance Work
從事自由業的優點與缺點
Freelance work has recently become a popular career choice for many people. Rather than working for one employer, they're becoming self-employed and working with various clients. But like any job, there are some pros and cons.
自由業最近成為一個很夯的職涯選擇。自由工作者不為單一一個雇主工作，他們自己當老闆，跟很多客戶合作。但就像其他工作一樣，自由業也有優缺點。
Pro: There's more time flexibility, which may help you to maintain a healthier work-life balance.
優點：工作時間更有彈性，也許能幫你維持更健康的工作與生活的平衡。
Con: Your workload may be inconsistent. You could be overloaded with projects one month and then have trouble finding work in the next.
缺點：工作量可能會忽高忽低。你有可能這個月業務過於繁重，但下個月又沒有案源。
Pro: You can work from anywhere. Coffee shops, your couch, you name it. There's less of a commute, and you don't have to get dressed up.
優點：你可以在任何地點辦公。咖啡廳、你的沙發，你想得到的都可以。你比較不需要通勤，也不用打扮。
Con: You have to do your own taxes. When you're working for someone else, taxes are deducted from your paycheck. But when you're a freelancer, you'll need to keep detailed tabs on all of your income, expenses, and other finances.
缺點：要自己繳稅。當你為別人工作時，稅會直接從薪水中扣。但如果是自由工作者，就得自己詳細追蹤收支和其他財務狀況。
Pro: You'll have more control over the type of work you do. At first, you probably can't be too picky. But if you become more successful, you can be more flexible in deciding which projects and clients to take on.
優點：你比較能決定自己想做的工作類型。剛開始可能不能太挑。但越來越成功後，就可以有更多彈性，決定要承接什麼案子或客戶。
Con: As a freelancer, you don't receive benefits. You'll have to pay for your insurance and save up for retirement all on your own.
缺點：自由工作者沒有福利。你得自己繳保險和存退休金。
Pro: The pay rates are sometimes higher than permanent employment, and the amount you make depends on how much work you're willing to commit to.
優點：薪水有時能高於固定薪資的職員，而你能賺多少，就取決於你願意承接多少工作。
Some freelancers love the lifestyle that comes with their work, while others have found that it's not quite for them. Hopefully this has given you a better idea of whether or not it's right for you.
有些自由工作者喜歡配合工作的生活模式，但有些人會發現他們不太喜歡。希望這部影片有讓你更了解你適不適合從事自由業。
- 「你說得出、想得到的都可以」- you name it
Coffee shops, your couch, you name it.
咖啡廳、你的沙發，你想得到的都可以。 - 「密切關注某事物」- keep tabs on something
But when you're a freelancer, you'll need to keep detailed tabs on all of your income, expenses, and other finances.
但如果是自由工作者，就得自己詳細追蹤收支和其他財務狀況。
