You'll have to subtract an average of ~2 weeks of sick leave as well, which is unpaid if you're a freelancer. Thats 46 weeks. Assuming 100% utilisation is a ty

You'll have to subtract an average of ~2 weeks of sick leave as well, which is unpaid if you're a freelancer. Thats 46 weeks. Assuming 100% utilisation is a typical beginner's mistake. You will usually have some time you cannot bill, most importantly time between projects, but also customer acquisition and certifications. There are also types of insurance that you don't need as an employee. If you do the math, the conditions are not as favourable as they may appear from the outset. I will concede though that a reliable long-term project such as being a paid Zig contributor is a special case, and might warrant some discount.