Freelance vs Employee

What is the main topic of the podcast episode discussed?

• The differences between being a freelancer or an employee in the game industry

• Upcoming game industry events

• The best video game development tools

• How to become a game designer

What is a freelancer in the context of the game industry?

• A worker who is not an employee of the game studio but works under a contract

• A worker who is an employee of the game studio

• A worker who creates games independently without any contract

• A full-time game studio executive

What is one major financial responsibility of a freelancer?

• Paying for their own health and medical benefits

• Paying for the company's taxes

• Paying for office space

• Paying for game studio equipment

Why might someone choose to become a freelancer?

• To avoid working on game projects

• To have less income

• To work on projects they choose with flexibility

• To avoid building a professional network

What is a key difference in job stability between freelancers and employees?

• Employees pay more taxes

• Freelancers need to constantly search for their next gig

• Freelancers have guaranteed long-term contracts

• Employees need to find their own projects

What is recommended for someone starting out in the game industry?

• Start as a freelancer immediately

• Start as a full-time employee before considering freelancing

• Avoid working in the game industry

• Only work on independent projects

What can working full-time in a game studio help you build?

• An independent contractor license

• A portfolio of shipped titles and a professional network

• A collection of video games

• A personal game studio

What is a common term used in the game industry for a freelancer?

• Game tester

• Independent contractor

• Lead designer

• Studio executive

What should freelancers be sure to understand to avoid legal issues?

• Game design principles

• The tax situations and self-employment taxes

• The latest game development software

• Employee benefits packages

Why might freelancing be appealing despite its challenges?

• Because of the lower income potential

• Because it requires less skill

• Because of the lack of flexibility and choice in projects

• Because of the higher per-hour pay rates and flexibility