Breakazine 077: Freelancers without Freedom

According to a survey by Breakthrough, "freelancer/slashie" is a top career choice for both secondary and university students.

Freelancing seems to be the call of the times – no longer following dull, conventional adults, but being the boss of your own life; no longer having to squeeze onto sardine-packed morning trains or endure endless nights; no longer chasing meaningless numbers or living an insignificant corporate slave life!

It's only after achieving independence that one understands why freedom remains elusive...

This issue of Breakazine explores "the dream of freedom" from the perspectives of university students who haven't yet graduated to delivery "riders" who have been working for years, from arts and culture professionals to AI specialists. It records myriad experiences and delves into profound reflections and attempts at freedom amidst the complex operations of different industry rules, regulations, cultures, and situations.

When freelancing isn't free, is freedom just an illusion?

We hope that through our shared exploration, we will find the answers.