Re-entering normal workforce difficult after freelancing?
I've been considering going back into the "normal" workforce with a regular salary and schedule.
But after freelancing for 5 or 6 years, I'm wondering how would employers perceive me. Do they see my entrepreneurial spirit as a sign of a person who is ambitious with leadership qualities?
Or do they see me as a potential risk?...a renegade who may dream about starting my own company again?
In other words, has my stock or worth lessened because I've been away from a "corporate" environment?
But after freelancing for 5 or 6 years, I'm wondering how would employers perceive me. Do they see my entrepreneurial spirit as a sign of a person who is ambitious with leadership qualities?
Or do they see me as a potential risk?...a renegade who may dream about starting my own company again?
In other words, has my stock or worth lessened because I've been away from a "corporate" environment?
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Originally posted by satchmo
I've been considering going back into the "normal" workforce with a regular salary and schedule.
But after freelancing for 5 or 6 years, I'm wondering how would employers perceive me. Do they see my entrepreneurial spirit as a sign of a person who is ambitious with leadership qualities?
Or do they see me as a potential risk?...a renegade who may dream about starting my own company again?
In other words, has my stock or worth lessened because I've been away from a "corporate" environment?
i think perhaps your over thinking the situation a bit. if you know your shit and your work is good, they will hire you. the main thing is not coming off flakey in an interview.
Originally posted by running with scissors
the main thing is not coming off flakey in an interview.
Damn. I was hoping the flakey thing would work for me. \
I'm nocturnal by nature. My most creative time of the day is the evening.
It took a while to adjust to a "normal" schedule. It's also challenging to be creative at 9:00AM. But I have to say that I enjoy a steady paycheck with weekends off. So in that regard I'm fortunate.
But my years of freelancing/telecommuting were never an issue with my employer when I interviewed. As far as they were concerned that made me a self-starter and someone who could manage their own time well. So I'd say that was definitely a benefit more than a hinderance.