Pros
1) Flexibility to plan your own schedule and rearrange when needed 2) The feeling of fulfillment and motivation to carry on when you realize the impacts you have made 3) A good stepping stone for the short-term (Bear in mind the new contract that started mid-year 2021 binds you for 2 years)
Cons
1) Burnout from the freelance model: The freelance model is great for those looking at this as a side income but evidently not for those looking for a long-term sustainable job for your future goals (Housing plans, family plans, further studies, and personal savings). There is truth in the fact that a freelance model is advantageous in your ability to plan and schedule your sessions (Subjected to clients' approval and needs) but one must be cautious in falling for this model as you will have to push yourself to work more hours to earn more money. This is the opposite of a 'reward', which is a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement. You're working and earning what you've worked for and entitled to, which is merely termed 'Income'. 2) Profit mentality: The business outlook is one that attempts to squeeze out as much from therapists and clients in various hidden ways. A few important examples (Not limited to) would be clients subjected to 2% interest for late payment, therapists will be encouraged to purchase therapy card sets, and parents too (Reasoning that therapists should not have to carry heavyweight to sessions), and parents have to pay more when a therapist is promoted (For our promotion, our clients will have to incur more cost). 3) Increased workload: New projects are created as the company starts to upgrade and this is subjected upon the therapists. During the week, there are 2 meetings, a mass training, and a mastermind meeting, you have to create materials, prepare lesson plans, generate articles and infographics, and on top of that these projects. 4) Poor consideration of therapists' welfare: During the Covid circuit breaker period, therapists were asked to carry on with sessions despite the risks and no written statement of approval to do so. This year during the heightened measures this experience similarly occurred in spite of evidence provided that MOH and ECDA did not send out a written statement of approval. In such lockdown times, your income would be in great devastation. A policy 'Min payout policy' (A sum of money given when therapists are not able to work during lockdown and no income is earned) was put in place to counter this but err on the side of caution when thinking this initiative is great. A critical point to note, if you worked more hours prior to the lockdown, you will be applicable for this payout.