In our ‘Why I Freelance’ series, we talk to freelancers, new and old, on why they gave 9 to 5-ing the boot and get their tips for anyone looking to take the leap into freelance work.
Shawn Bankston is a seasoned freelancer with seven years of graphic design and creative directing under his belt. Currently traveling the world while working remotely on Remote Year, Shawn thanks his freelance lifestyle for even being able to consider the program.
We talked to Shawn about the ups and downs of freelancing, the biggest misconception of contract work, and even got his three tips for anyone interested in ditching their office job. Don’t forget to check out Shawn’s page to view his awesome portfolio.
