Buzz·Posted on 11 Mar 201525 Secrets Freelancers Won’t Tell YouEver thought of ditching your job and going out on your own? Read this first.by Vicki NotaroBuzzFeed ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Working for yourself can be SUPER stressful. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. But it can also be totally chill and pyjama-filled. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Sometimes, you don't even set an alarm in the morning! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. But that's when clients always choose to call you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Or when the postman knocks and judges your bed-head. View this photo on Instagram 6. Sometimes, it can be quite lonely. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. But that's what other freelance friends are for! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. It's easier to make time for exercising when you're not on The Man's clock. View this photo on Instagram 9. But it's also really easy to work from the couch eating pizza all day. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Sometimes, you work 16 hour days with no overtime. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Other days, you'll watch TV for 16 hours. It's research, okay?! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. You always feel worried about taking a holiday. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. But taking random Mondays off feels JUSSSST fine. View this photo on Instagram 14. Networking suddenly seems really important. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. But you always forget to give people your card. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. Hustling for work can be really tiring. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. But when you get a commission or new client, it's the best feeling EVAH. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. Doing your own taxes is a major pain. View this photo on Instagram 19. But stationery is tax deductible. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20. Your family might think you're only pretending to have a job Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 21. But then they're extra proud when you hit paydirt! View this photo on Instagram 22. The uncertainty at times can feel overwhelming. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 23. It's easy to feel like you'll never get on the property ladder or be eligible for a loan. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 24. But the freedom, excitement and self-satisfaction is worth it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 25. Oh, and not having to go to work in an office every day. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF