Ask What was the biggest surprise you faced in your first month of freelancing?

[Edward22]

Most people who start freelancing expect it to go a certain way, but the first month usually teaches you things you never expected. Some people are surprised by how long it takes to get their first client, while others are shocked by how much time goes into things like sending proposals and following up. The actual work is just one part of the job. There is so much more happening behind the scenes. What surprised you the most when you first started out?