The entire world is going through an economical crisis, but it seems like some areas of the industry are more profitable than others, and the freelancing domain gains more adepts every day. Bobby Hickman is one of the persons who managed to overcome the hardships and find balance in his work. Bobby considers that the key to a successful freelancing life consists in three things: careful planning, an open mind and constant pursuit of new opportunities. Bobby Hickman is a computer programmer but he decided not to choose the corporate life with crazy working hours.

He is self-employed since 1997 and enjoys great pay and lots of time with his family. Bobby works on several freelancing websites, gaining new clients with every project and learning new things every day. Working as a freelancer is a rewarding and fulfilling experience any way you look at it. On the other hand, a steady salary is also a good option, but think about the future: is a desk job from nine to five (and extra working hours) what you want for the following 20 years? Freelancing is a refreshing alternative.

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