Ask Is freelancing a good option for someone who recently lost their job?

[Brendan]

Losing a job pushes many people toward freelancing, sometimes out of necessity rather than choice. For some it turns into something better than the job they lost, while for others it becomes a frustrating experience that makes them want to go back to employment quickly. A lot depends on your skills, your savings, and how soon you can land paying work. If you started freelancing after losing a job, how did that transition go and would you say it was the right move for you?