You are alone a lot.

The lack of worklife camaraderie has increased since the 2020 lockdown, and still does for the majority of freelancers. On an average day you are working steadily alone for six hours straight, which for true introverts is an ideal recipe. But, if you’re longing to have the five minute coffee breaks with co-workers, it’s not going to happen when you’re a full-time freelancer. Other days you choose to work offsite at your favorite cafe, where the number and quality of outlets prioritize the coffee and pastries. But, you’re still not part of a work clique and therefore still a solo work warrior.

That is part of the freedom of freelancing. Freelancers are the free-spirit poets of the workforce. Albeit, I do believe my WeWork card key is still valid and lies somewhere at the bottom of my pen case, should I ever feel the need to surround myself with unlimited coffee and a fridge full of half-empty Califia oat milk bottles. And the occasional talkative remote worker who wants to chat with everyone, even though I have a proposal due in the next hour. The best thing about coworking spaces has always been the dogs.

I do miss having a work bestie. It’s been years since I’ve been a work wifey. Having an office confidante to share secret morning one liners with is something I miss. Although, I do count my dog as a co-worker, but unfortunately doesn’t seem all that interested in mindless work gossip. Oh - I miss office gossip!