Many of us desire an easier life, but complete ease remains elusive.

A Malaysian named Yon turned to social media to inquire about netizens' opinions on the better choice: working for a company with a fixed monthly salary or freelancing.

Gaji 4k under company

atau

Freelance Rm150-300 sehari

Mana satu lagi better? help

— Yon (@Amrlamnnn) August 24, 2023

Yon emphasized the company he is opting to work at had offered him two options: a fixed RM4k salary with an allowance, and a freelance job that pays RM150-RM300 per day. 

Yon rasa yon kena explain lebih sebab ramai dok pahe

1 compny offer 2 bende:-

fix 4k inc allowance dan 150 perjob tapi 1 hari kerja wajib kena buat 1 job kalau buat lebih u dapat lebih tapi 150 tu confirm

Cuma freelance tu dia boleh kerja di rumah sbb tiada allowance, dia

— Yon (@Amrlamnnn) August 25, 2023

He explained, "By completing one job per day, you'll receive RM150, but there's potential for more income with extra jobs. Plus, freelancing offers home-based work without an allowance, providing flexibility. The company only allows me to pick one, not both. So a hint: My work seldom involves just one job due to 8-9 hours of daily work; doing only one job daily isn't practical."

Many netizens joined the discussion, recognizing the decision's context-dependent nature. 

However, the prevailing sentiment in the tweets suggests that most Malaysians lean towards freelancing due to work-life balance, avoiding office commutes, and the potential for building a personal business. 

Conversely, those advocating for working full-time highlighted the security of a steady monthly income and associated benefits such as medical insurance and EPF accounts, which facilitate loans.

So, the question remains: if given a choice, would you opt to be a freelancer or a full-time employee? Share your thoughts in the comments!