泉陽平

Yohei Izumi

Could you tell us about your career before joining the company?

The representative is an acquaintance, and I used to work through another agency. TechReis seemed to offer higher-paying jobs.

Why did you decide on a project with Tech Reis?

They met all my desired conditions: a desired unit price (130,000 yen more per month than the previous project), full remote work, specified working hours that suit me, and opportunities to work with technologies I had no experience with.

Honestly, are you glad you became a freelance engineer? Please tell us why.

Yes, I am glad. The rapid transition between projects allows me to experience various environments and technologies, leading to skill improvement. Additionally, the improved skills directly reflect in the unit price of the next project, enabling me to understand my market value. As a freelancer, I can see aspects that were not visible as a company employee, making it easier to set goals and work more proactively.

Why did you decide to become a freelance engineer?

I was considering a job change and compared the income between being a company employee and a freelancer. The income as a freelancer was higher.

Compared to your previous job, do you find it easier to work as a freelance engineer?

I am not swayed by company-specific cultures and can choose projects where I can take breaks freely as long as I do my job well, so I work stress-free.

Could you tell us about the project and tasks you are currently handling?

I am involved in the system development of an online medical consultation service run by a hospital as a front-end engineer. The main language used is React, but I also get tasks in Ruby on Rails, which I have no prior experience with.

Could you tell us about your daily routine?

Since I work fully remotely, I wake up at 8:45, start work at 9:00, and finish around 18:00-19:00. I eat meals during work breaks.

If you have any vision for the future (career or lifestyle goals), please share them with us.

My goal is to live a life without any inconvenience while doing what I love without being bound by location or time.

Finally, do you have any message for those who are considering becoming freelance engineers?

I think the barrier to becoming a freelance engineer is lower than the image I had during my company employee days. It doesn't require outstanding technical skills; if you have 2-3 years of development experience and good communication skills, you won't have trouble finding work. It's a battle with unseen fears, but if you want to become a freelancer, I think it's okay to take the plunge.