Being a traditional employee can guarantee a basic salary every month as long as you are still working, which is a better comparison than being a freelancer who does not have fixed working hours. At times freelance work can earn more money than contract work, but this type of work does not guarantee massive income. I prefer to combine both or with the term "kill two birds with one stone" or more specifically doing one job while earning another income. Doing a side hustle can provide various benefits such as supporting income, developing new skills, financial security and opening up new career opportunities in the future.