Affiliate marketing is often seen as a career that gives freedom, since there is no boss watching over and work can be done from anywhere with an internet connection. At the same time, this freedom can bring pressure, because income depends on sales that may not always come regularly. Some people feel stress when results are slow or when competition in certain products is very high. Others enjoy the flexibility to choose their own schedule even if it means less certainty about money. The balance between freedom and stress can change from person to person depending on goals and expectations. Does the freedom of being in control make up for the stress of unpredictable earnings? Or does the stress sometimes outweigh the independence this path promises?