Pros and cons of being a freelance musician

 

Pros

1. I can go to gym during "geriatric hour" (mid-morning or afternoon) when the only people there are a few old-timers. Makes me feel like superman.
2. I can take a vacation anytime I want to.
3. I have no boss.
4. I get to play different kinds of music and work with amazing musicians.
5. I get to travel to interesting places
6. I can turn down work if I want to (this is an important one, believe me)
7. I get to write music, record music, market music and perform music.
8. I seldom have to negotiate Johannesburg traffic
9. I can sleep in or take a day off if I feel like it.
10. I get paid to play music

Cons

1. When taking vacations I don’t earn any money.
2. It is sometimes difficult to find the motivation to be proactive.
3. I get to travel to interesting places: Lagos
4. I have to save money for the quiet periods.
5. I have to be a jack-of-all trades: I get to write music, record music, market music and perform music.
6. I have to sometimes chase after people to get paid.

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