Freelancing describes self-employed work as an independent specialist delivering projects or services for multiple clients. It is classic in IT, consulting, design, translation, coaching, journalism and medicine. The activity is not embedded in a fixed employer context and is solely subject to one's own agreements.
Economically hourly rates usually lie clearly above the gross hourly wage of comparable salaried roles because taxes, social insurance, acquisition, sickness and holidays must be self-funded. A rough rule: a freelance hourly rate is roughly twice the comparable salaried hourly wage. Investments in equipment, insurance, accounting and training add to the picture.
Legally, status assessments matter to avoid bogus self-employment. Multiple clients, own tools, clear deliverables and entrepreneurial presence (website, business cards, marketing) help.
Lunigi targets mainly salaried employees; freelance roles only appear when candidates expressly seek them. For many, salaried employment offers more stability than freelancing – AI-safe roles under collective agreements are particularly attractive here.