I respect your opinion but I disagree slightly. From personal experience I can say that a permanent job is no better than freelancing. I was a permanent government employee for many years, then left my job and moved into freelancing.
It's true that a permanent job offers a fixed salary and some other benefits, but it restricts the worker to long hours and a small salary. Freelancing, on the other hand, gives you control over your time and the freedom to work whenever you want, according to your circumstances and earn a higher wage.
most permanent jobs are kind of a trap. you get used to the fixed salary and stop trying to improve your income. if you have people you are responsible for, a mortgage or loans you need to pay back, you are dead stuck with the job even if you hate it.
not to mention most of them are dead end jobs with no upward mobility, no promotions, and only small salary increases if you are lucky to get one depending on where you live, especially if you are working for the government.
freelancing has its drawbacks too, but imo it's the better option if you have an indemand skill and know how to market yourself.
What you're saying is absolutely true and accurate. I'm speaking from my own experience because I have tried both types of work. I was a government employee for a long time, then left it and started freelancing for myself. There is a big difference.
I worked in a government job for a long time with the same routine and the same salary with minimal raises, few vacations, and no promotions. My salary wasn't enough to cover my monthly expenses...
And after I left my job and started freelancing, my income improved significantly and I became self-employed. I regretted the days I spent working.