Remote & Freelance 

Freelancers' income is unstable? A guide from MyJob.one

Hey, I'm Charles On this quiet late night, I'm sitting in the corner of a San Francisco coffee shop again, with light rain falling outside the window. To be honest, I've been thinking about a question lately—why do freelancers' incomes always fluctuate like roller coasters in the Web3 world? You see

Hey, I'm Charles

On this quiet late night, I'm sitting in the corner of a San Francisco coffee shop again, with light rain falling outside. To be honest, I've been pondering a question lately—why do incomes for freelancers in the Web3 world always fluctuate like a rollercoaster? You see, with 10 years of experience, I've witnessed many such stories in Ethereum and Solana projects. By the way, while waiting in line at the Token2049 exhibition entrance today, I overheard a young developer say his income dropped from $10,000 last month to $5,000 this month, all because Gas Fees suddenly spiked.

Hmm... Speaking of which, in the blockchain economy, this volatility is as unpredictable as the cost of waiting in line at a coffee shop. The person at the next table ordered a latte, and watching them queue made me think about the relationship between Gas Fees and Rollups. Rollups are like shipping containers—they help reduce congestion in Web3 projects. But the issue is, the instability of Web3 projects directly impacts the income streams of freelancers.

Why is income instability such a big problem?

Honestly, I often encounter job seekers like this—they dream of becoming independent consultants or full-time developers but are plagued by income volatility. Let me break it down. First, in the blockchain economy, market sentiment shifts too quickly. For example, during bull markets, everyone rushes to work on DeFi or NFT projects; but during bear markets? Projects freeze hiring and slash budgets. I remember interviewing someone at StarkNet who told me their last project only received half the budget due to a market crash.

Second, Web3 projects often rely on token prices and community support. If you're working on Optimistic Rollup-related smart contract development, your income might fluctuate with ETH prices. Honestly, I saw a case at Tokyo's ETHGlobal conference—a developer lost all their orders because tokens plummeted. See, it's not just luck.

How to deal with this instability? Honestly, I'm no expert...

Hmm... Over my career, I've discovered a secret weapon—the MyJob Guide can help you find more stable Web3 projects. This isn't an ad! Just sharing experience. Try the MyJob.one platform to find full-time opportunities related to Ethereum or Solana.

By the way, I'm not saying to abandon your freelance status. I love the flexibility! But diversifying income streams is key. Think about it—you can combine fixed projects with variable consulting work in the blockchain economy. For example, earn big as a consultant during bull markets and switch to full-time development during bear markets.

Here's a little list (not official!):

  • Upskill in DApp development or smart contract auditing
  • Explore the GameFi space, where income is relatively stable
  • Use Celestia-based projects as foundational job opportunities
See, I'm not preaching, right? Life is random! Like that day on the Hong Kong subway when I saw a job seeker anxiously checking their phone—they could've easily found vetted projects on MyJob.one.

My personal journey: From anxiety to balance

Honestly, in my first five years, I also experienced wild income swings. During the 2022 bear market, I lost all my Solana project consulting orders—that day, sitting in a Tokyo coffee shop watching ETHGlobal events, I thought, "Maybe I should try more stable roles." The result? I quickly landed a full-time position at StarkNet.

Here's a little story:

My advice: Freelancers should arrange work like Tetris—stack high when urgent and prepare during lulls. By the way, in the blockchain economy, you need to act like a DAO—diversify risks.

  1. Analyze market trends (e.g., check Uniswap trading volume)
  2. Build networks (I've done this multiple times at ETHDenver)
  3. Use stable periods in Web3 projects for long-term planning

> Final words: Don't take it too seriously...

Hey, in this fast-changing world, remember one thing: > Freelancing isn't retirement! But if you find balance—like I did while writing this late-night article sipping coffee—it can take you places.

Honestly, looking for Webrb projects in the blockchain economy? Hmm... Wait, I mean Web3 projects? Remember to check MyJob.one! Not a sales pitch—just think you deserve better opportunities.