” This struck a chord with fellow freelancers, one of whom, FlipFlopForALiving, candidly expressed: “People underestimate the mental load of having to worry about where your next meal is coming from, as a freelancer.”
He highlighted two factors that can potentially help with the financial burden of freelancers in Singapore. Second, the housing situation in Singapore, with many young Singaporeans living with their parents in HDB flats, offers financial relief. This differs with the situation in the United States, where young adults typically contend with rent, food, and insurance expenses. The cost savings in housing make freelancing a more appealing prospect for the youth in Singapore, allowing S’poreans the flexibility to explore freelance opportunities, launch consultancies, or venture into entrepreneurship.