How can Web3 bring financial freedom closer to reality for freelancers across the globe?

cointelegraph.com:

For many in the global workforce, the 9-to-5 workday is outdated. After a lengthy commute to work, which for some may be three hours each day, many find that upon returning home, they are too exhausted to enjoy their lives, leaving them in a vicious working cycle. Fortunately, with more collaborative technology than ever before and the overall culture of digital nomadism taking over, a new freelancing model is now making its way into the mainstream.

Those who have taken up a freelance lifestyle full-time have highlighted several benefits that make it an attractive career choice, according to freelance gig platform Upwork. For one, freelancing offers a level of flexibility, giving workers the freedom to set their own working hours and choose their work environment, thereby escaping the restraints of the 9-to-5 cycle. Whether it’s working from the comfort of their living room or enjoying the sunshine on a tropical beach, freelancers have the autonomy to decide when and where they work.

As an added advantage, freelance workers have the opportunity to select the projects they take on and the clients they work with. This gives them the opportunity to choose work that aligns with their interests and values, allowing them to pick projects that are personally fulfilling.

Although there are clear benefits in moving away from the 9 -to-5 work culture, like more equitable opportunities and the ability to pursue projects that workers truly enjoy, some major hurdles remain. Currently, traditional freelancing platforms that connect workers to job offers serve as intermediaries that are in place to make money, taking away from the promised financial freedom and career autonomy that the freelance work model promises.

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