Being freelancer is an option. We have to be aware of the advantages and disadvantages, the skill requires as well. If you confident that you fit the requirement then you go to the next step that is making decision. Should be keep in mind that before making final decision better to find advice from successful freelance so that you do not leap to the unknown. The successful freelance is on your palm of your hands.

Skill rot is a very real problem for everyone in the web industry, you experience skill rot when your skill levels remain the same, while the expected skill levels required from a person in your position keeps increasing, leaving you behind. what can we do to make sure we stay on top of the necessary skills we need, in order to be effective in what we do and successful at freelancing?

First, determine what skills you are hoping to keep up-to-date. These may be project management, design, development, front end code, server administration; whatever they are, list them in order of your priorities. Always remember that no matter how hard you try, you'll never be the expert on everything. Be selective about what skills best complement your existing abilities, and what you truly need to invest time in learning. Learning new skills doesn't need to be a chore; make these up-skilling tasks an enjoyable part of your routine, and challenge yourself to learn more every month.

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