Freelancing has pros and cons. The pros are that freelancers have freedom and flexibility as their own boss, can potentially earn more money, and can work from anywhere. However, the cons are that freelancers may lack choice in projects and have to take whatever work is available, require self-discipline to manage their own work, and lack secure income. Working in the media industry is popular, with 78% of the workforce educated to degree level or higher. Freelancers make up 30% of those working in creative media industries.