The freelance lifestyle is a not a typical 9-to-5. It brings its own set of challenges and benefits, and this infographic celebrates them all.

From working in one's pajamas to (knock on wood) an early retirement, from calculating your own taxes to paying for your own insurance, the freelancer's route and balance between life and career is a little bit different.

If freelancing is something you've considered, check out a recent post we wrote on how to score freelance gigs. And if you've got tips for current or would-be freelancers, we invite you to leave them in the comments.

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Graphic courtesy of FreshBooks