20 Freelancer Funnies

As a freelancer, you have to be able to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and constantly adapt to the ever-changing demands of clients. It can often be a stressful and overwhelming experience, but there are also many funny moments that come with being a freelancer.

Here are 20 relatable freelancer funnies that will make you laugh and remind you that you’re not alone in this crazy freelance world.

­
­
­

1. When a client asks for “just a quick revision” and it turns into a complete overhaul of the project.

2. The struggle of trying to explain what you do as a freelancer to your non-freelancer friends and family.

3. That feeling of satisfaction when you finally figure out how to fix a coding bug that has been driving you crazy.

4. When a client asks for hourly rates and then proceeds to send dozens of emails with constant updates and changes.

5. That moment when your internet decides to crash right before a deadline.

6. The relief of finishing a project and then frantically checking your bank account for payment.

*advertisement*

How I Hired My First Virtual Assistants




*advertisement*

7. When you realize you’ve been wearing the same pajamas for three days straight because you’ve been too busy with work.

8. The endless back and forth emails with a client who just can’t seem to make up their mind.

9. When you accidentally send a snarky response to a client instead of your friend in a separate chat window.

10. Trying to explain to a client why their budget is not realistic for the amount of work they are requesting.

11. The realization that you spend more time talking to your pets than actual human beings.

12. When a client wants “something creative and unique” but also has a long list of specific requirements.

13. Trying to navigate through complex tax forms and deductions as a freelancer.

14. That rush of adrenaline when you finally hit “submit” on a proposal or bid.

15. The awkward dance of trying to politely decline a project that you have no interest in.

16. The constant struggle of balancing work and personal life as a freelancer.

17. When your client asks for a discount because they are “helping you build your portfolio.”

18. The joy of finally receiving positive feedback from a client after weeks of hard work.

19. The never-ending battle with imposter syndrome and doubting your skills as a freelancer.

20. That moment when you realize you haven’t left your house in days because you’ve been buried in work.

*advertisement*

*advertisement*

Being a freelancer may have its challenges, but it also comes with many hilarious moments that only other freelancers can truly understand. These funnies serve as a reminder that we’re all in this together and that laughter is the best medicine for overcoming the ups and downs of freelancing.