Working for Google is a dream.
But freelancing for Google? That’s an even bigger dream.
Imagine this…
Getting great pay and some of the benefits of full-time Googlers—yet having the freedom of a freelancer.
Maybe you go to the office today, hang out at the cafeteria at lunch (enjoy free food and drinks), and go to the Google gym when you’re done for the day.
Or maybe you stay at home.
Or maybe you’re traveling for a week and working remotely.
Is it achievable? You bet.
A few years ago, Google announced that it already employes more freelance workers than full-time employees.
Specifically, Google works with 120 000 part-time workers around the world.
And it’s not just Google.
Companies like Facebook (who allow all employees to work remotely) and Apple (where freelancers make $133K-$236K per year) also report using increasingly more freelance workers.
How can you become one?
Secret to Success: Freelance for Big Companies
In this newsletter:
Are big clients right for you?
How to find freelance opportunities at Google (and other big companies). For paid subscribers.
Special Google-specific opportunity for freelancers based in the USA and UK. For paid subscribers only.
Are big clients right for you?
Working with big clients has its specifics.
Before you put in the efforts to get a freelance job with Google or any other corporation, consider whether you’d be happy with that kind of a gig.
Pros of working with big clients:
Better pay
Relative stability
Clear processes & demands
Opportunities for learning and growth
Connections
Cons of working with big clients:
Frequent meetings, so no full control over your schedule.
Fewer opportunities for creativity. Big companies have rules you need to follow.
Sometimes you sign NDAs and can’t mention the brand in your portfolio.
Working with big clients is demanding, so you can’t accommodate more than 2-3 big clients at a time. This means that losing one client hurts your income significantly.
Opportunities are location-specific. USA offices will look for freelancers in the USA. UK offices will look for freelancers in the UK, etc.
Still dreaming of working with big clients? Let’s see how you can make that happen.
How to find freelance opportunities at Google (and other big companies).
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