Things you should do before you become freelance
Get ready to be freelance so you don't have to worry
It takes a lot of preparation to be a freelancer, but many don't know what to start with.
Here's what I want to do before becoming a freelance.
Think Career Plan
It's probably the most important thing to be a freelancer. If you decide to leave the company and become a freelancer, it is important to consider whether or not you are the best way to work, not the negative reasons. This is because if the way you work changes, the basis of your life and the lives of yourself and your family will change.
I think there are many times when I feel that I want to improve the work-life balance as the timing of thinking to become freelance. I think there are many timings of nursing care, such as "I want to feel the growth of my child up close", "I want to pick up my child from a nursery school", and childbirth, "Need to visit my family", "I want to see my family at home", etc.
Or maybe you are thinking of changing your career by saying "I want to study to improve my skills" or "I want to make my own product". In addition, some people should have the motive to enhance their hobby activities.
When you think of your ideal work-life balance, you can see the significance of choosing freelance. In doing so, consider the amount of money you will need for your future life and consider how much you should maintain your level of living.
Think about how to start as a freelance
As a freelance starter, it is recommended that you continue your current position for the time being and participate in some project as a freelance job. Also, if you are allowed to work concurrently (W work), of course there is a way to get a free job in parallel with your current position. If you try something else in parallel with your current job, you will feel the difficulty and reward at the same time.
According to a person who became a freelance from a company employee, "I feel that a company employee has the backing of the company and that there is always someone. Freelance is a process that does not require clinging, approval, adjustment etc I feel loneliness as well as ease." If you start freelance as a side business, you can experience both at the same time, so it will be easy to draw a future outlook.
Think about your work and your branding
Once you know that a freelance suits you, think about what you do as a freelance: what you do and what branding you receive.
Being a freelance requires you to sell yourself. It's a good idea to analyze your strengths, find multiple things you can do and multiply them.
For example, an image of engineer development (Ruby, Python) x project manager.
Also, it is important to think about work by balancing "what you want to do" and "what you can easily select".
Carefully consider the content of self-promotion to clients and agents, and prepare documents, portfolios, websites, etc. to be "selected". FLEXY also accepts inquiries regarding the content.
Also, in the case of an engineer/designer, the SNS is often checked by the client, and it may be possible to increase the number of requests depending on how it is displayed. In parallel with your own sales activities, it is also important to register with an agent like FLEXY to objectively judge your strengths.
Social insurance procedures
From here, we will focus on the administrative procedures, but first we will explain the procedures related to social insurance.
There are three ways to join health insurance.
Continue health insurance voluntarily
The first method is to continue the current health insurance voluntarily. Until now, my company paid half the price, but when I retire, I will pay the full amount myself. Although the duration is limited to 2 years, there is an advantage that the content of insurance benefits does not change. Some insurance societies may offer services such as Ningen Dock discounts and use of recreational facilities. You can cover your dependents with an insurance premium for one person, so if you have a family, it is recommended depending on the amount. Please note that the procedure is required within 20 days from the day after retirement, and if you miss the payment of insurance premiums, you will be withdrawn immediately.
Join National Health Insurance
The second method is to join the National Health Insurance. The insurance fee will change depending on the city, town and village you live in, and it will also change depending on your income, family structure, assets, etc. Please consult the city office of your residence. If income decreases, insurance premiums may be reduced or exempted, and payment period and medical expenses may be reduced or exempted. If you have difficulty paying, it's a good idea to consult. Perform National Health Insurance procedures within 14 days from the day after retirement.
Literary Arts National Health Insurance
The third method is to join the "Literary Arts National Health Insurance". Those who do web design and website production meet the requirements for membership, but submission is required for membership. The premium for the first year of the Reiwa is 19,600 yen per union member and 10,300 yen per family member per month. In addition, an insured person aged between 40 and 64 years old will be charged 4,000 yen per month for long-term care insurance. Even if your income changes, the amount does not change, so it is recommended if you meet the membership requirements.