Being technically self employed but still at the whims of others needing you to be paid is.... not something I ever thought I'd experience.
I'm still looking for a full time job, but it's been 2 1/2 or so years now and I still haven't found one. When I went into this profession I was told there was a shortage and I'd get a full time job in no time. Yeah..... that hasn't happened.
Consequently, I'm in my middle-late twenties and still live at my parents house as there is no way my meager income (which can go from barely anything to at least somewhat okay depending on the month) would ever allow me to pay for an apartment, condo, or house. Not even renting is possible. Each day I get closer to my thirties and I shudder and constantly worry about the fact that I'm still not on my own yet.
Sorry, I just had to rant a bit.