Freelancers in the Netherlands are facing a brutal reality: the freelance market has shrunk by 42% in two years, leaving far more people hunting for gigs than there are jobs available. With 18% of highly educated Dutch now freelancing — down from 22% in 2024 — the competition is heating up. Experts warn that constant job-hunting and shrinking opportunities are turning freelance work into a grind, not a dream. The demand has outpaced supply, creating a tougher, more competitive landscape for independent pros trying to stay afloat.

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