Ask What is one freelance myth you believed before you started that turned out to be completely wrong?

[Brendan]

I used to think that working for myself meant I would have total freedom over my daily schedule. After some time, I realized that clients often set the rules and deadlines that I must follow to get paid. Many beginners think they can just work whenever they want without any pressure from others. This is usually not true because you still have to answer to the people who hire you. Did you believe something about this career path that turned out to be a total lie?