Freelancing - To Set Hours or Not To Set Hours?

Posted: September 20, 2013

[caption id="attachment_11562" align="alignright" width="454"]© bloomua - Fotolia.com[/caption]You're a freelancer - you have the freedom to work your own schedule and not be stuck in the 9-to-5 rut. But, before making the decision whether or not to work set hours, you should weigh the pros and cons. Find out if set hours are right for you, or if you should just go with the flow.

Constructivelyproductive.com, breaks down the pros and cons of setting hours as a freelance writer.

Should You Work Set Hours as a Freelancer? The Pros and Cons

One of the key advantages to working from home is that, often, you can set your own hours.

Even if you’re telecommuting to a regular 9-to-5 job, you probably have a bit of flexibility over the exact hours you work. And as a freelancer, you might well be able to work at any time of the day – or night.

So, should you have fixed “work” hours, or should your work simply fit into the ebb and flow of your life? Freelancers often have different opinions on this – so here’s a look at the pros and cons of set hours.

The Pros
Here’s what’s great about having set hours:

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