Ask HN: Freelancing vs agency role as a summer job
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Reading between the lines, I'm guessing you're about 18-20 years old and you've never had a job outside of your freelancing activities. If this is the case, getting some agency experience could be useful to you, both in terms of your CV and in terms of skill acquisition, particularly workplace social skills.
That said, this really looks like a question that only you can answer.
That said, this really looks like a question that only you can answer.
To cut to the chase, I've been offered the equivalent of £11k/year for a full working week for 2 months. It's less than I could expect to make via freelancing even before travel costs. I want to look attractive when I finish Uni to potential employers, but on the other hand I want to actually make plenty of money rather than a wage you could probably land in an unskilled job.
Any advice on how to go about trying to raise this with them, and on getting an agency role vs just staying freelance? They've mentioned the possibility of freelance or contract work, so that may still be on the cards if I decline.