7) Following their passion, Self-Learning & Experience gathering are the key non-monetary incentives/ motivations • Gigs are often a way of channeling their passion - “I enjoy what I do. Everyday is an off day” - “I have always been interested in tech from a very early age. That’s why I got into Freelancing” - “I’ve always looked out for work that challenges and excites me” - “I’ve always been passionate about marine biology and ocean conservation. And I have done pro-bono gigs just to cater to my passion”
• Freelance gigs provides them an avenue for practical selflearning - “Doing gigs is a good way to learn things that are not taught in school” - “I recently attempted to make toys and I’m now selling them in mass, I also learned to make a logo, for which I learned illustrator, designed. One thing led to another. Now I’m trying to teach myself to code” - “Freelancing is good for practically applying the things that I learned in class”
• Gigs often earn them the required experience to find a full-time job - “Gigs help me understand the startup space better and also earn work experience to get a job in Tech” - “I worked of freelance projects when I was unemployed to earn some experience and apply for jobs”
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