To freelance or not to freelance?

With ten years of assorted 2D and £d CAD experience under my belt I find myself redundant.
I now have a bit of time to contemplate my future career and the temptation of freelancing does have it's appeal.
Question is, that's the market like these days?
I have a strong suspicion that it's getting pretty tough out there.

Anyway, any helpful hints and tips accepted.

 

Hi there, I find myself in the same boat. Having previously managed a couple of DO's and had freelancers on board I have to say that cetain aspects do appeal (which is why I'm looking at this site!) please post back on how you got on...

 

I am based in leicester, well for me too it is slow very slow to say but I am still hoping there will be something for us well the jobs market is worse so this is better.

 

Hi

I have been freelance for three years due to wanting to be back in the design world and not enjoying my job.

I got help from the princes trust and a grant of £1500 for start up costs. Business link will tell you if there are any grants available to you.

I also think that my saving grace is the Tax Credits system putting a little extra in my pocket when times are hard.

I took a part time job last year - things were quiet and it enabled me to keep freelancing too.

Good luck.
Claire