Is Freelancing a good option in Saudi Arabia?

With the changing times, new ways of spending life have emerged. Freelancing is the alternative to a mundane 9 to 5 job. Freelance working refers to working independently and on temporary contracts rather than for a long-term employer. Many people around the globe work on freelance basis due to different reasons. Is freelancing a good option for the people living in Saudi Arabia, lets discover!
Like any other thing in the world, Freelance Career has its pros and cons.

Pros
1.    Freelance working gives a lot of flexibility. One is not stuck for fixed hours in the workplace. Women could especially make great use of it as they could look after their homes properly and work according to their schedule. Freelancing gives Saudi female a lot of scope for working as most fixed Saudi Jobs would be hard for women to take up.

2.    According to a survey, it is found that 55% of people could earn more in freelance Saudi Arabia Careers. It is because they won’t have a fixed salary job but they could work as much as they like and earn as much as they want.

3.    33% of people from Middle East believe that they could achieve a better work-life balance if they work on Freelance basis. This is actually true because freelancing gives a great deal of freedom. One could pursue hobbies, spend time with family and friends and work as well.

Cons
1.    When you decide to work as a freelancer, you are responsible for all your professional decisions. Finding work is also your responsibility. As there are many competent freelancers in the Saudi job market, one needs to compete to find work. 31% of the professionals claim that they don’t know from where to start.

2.    Freelance Saudi Arabia Careers could be quite turbulent. Like all the other countries of the world, freelance work is never guaranteed. At times, you would have a lot of work while at others you might find yourself waiting for a single freelance assignment.

3.    Freelance jobs provide inconsistent income. Full time Saudi Jobs would give you the fixed amount of money each month. But this is not the case with Freelance Careers.

As both choices have some advantages and disadvantages, it is up to the professional to decide whether a Freelance Career or regular Saudi Arabia Career suits him best!

About Author:
Kamran Ayyub writes on behalf of www.mihnati.com, a leading job portal for Jobs in Saudi Arabia, Middle East jobs. Mihnati.com assault into the Middle East is an Endeavor to provide established client base with services that best meet their international requirements as well as expand their operations on to a global arena.