21, 5 %
suffering from psychosomatic issues
21-23%
are easily exhausted
17%
having sleep disturbance
12%
living with a sensitive stomach
11%
complaining about tiredness
20%
suffering from bloating
16%
reported nervousness
The University of Hamburg recently publishes a survey about the working and living circumstances of freelancer. Apart from finance, working hours and working conditions, topics like health and threateningly signals are covered. By the way “difficult clients”, “missing personal recognition” and “repressing true feelings” seem to have a big impact on the quality of a freelancer´s life.
We know that XING.com professionally it will be of an advantage to all freelancer. XING is a unique people search. Find deals, employees, colleagues, decision makers fast and open doors to thousands of companies. Attention: that was a bit self promotion.
The survey is worth to read and yet, again it´s in German.
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Daniela, thanks very much for linking to this survey.
Would it be possible to link to my article (http://www.fob-marketing.de/marketing-blog-170-freelancer-studie-der-universitaet-hamburg.html) instead of the PDF document? Would be better for my server loads.
Thanks and best regards
Oliver
Hey,
it’s nice to see that the Xing network works correctly
i have the news from Oliver Bockelmann.. you find it in my blog and now the whole community can read this very interesting survey
best regards from dormagen / cologne
Matthias
Hi Daniela,
Interesting that you mention the survey of the University of Hamburg – as a freelancer I have participated in it. And I am glad that XING promotes the interests of freelancers.
Kind regards
Heidi
Heidi, the results of the survery is more than interesting to read and great that you gave input! It´s actually very rare getting deeply and honest insights in working conditions.
I am still reflecting the survey.
Indeed as a starting freelancer i feel a larger impact in getting nervous; But you may not forget how many employees get ill because they see no possiblity for improve in career or money.
many points listed are valid for an employee too.
Sure it’s a difference – as a freelancer you take the whole risk but on the other site this is a chance;
Karl
Hi again,
one thing i want to mention is what gives me stability is my increased draw to god.
Strange it sounds : more independency brings more dependency
Karl