Ask HN: What pros and cons of freelancing in 2018?

I'm Garry, working on a service for freelancers. Currently, the trend of gig economy is growing. I had been a freelancer before I joined the project. I thought that I can do my own business. I faced a lot of problems finding jobs. When I met my CEO, I understood that want to do this solution for myself and others.

When we started our project, the pros and cons to be a freelancer were: Pros: -Be own boss; - Flexible working hours; -Choose clients that you like Cons: - Unstable financial situation; - Insurance issues; -Too difficult to find the first client.

We develop this service that helps to find freelance projects faster (http://periodix.net). It aggregates freelance jobs leveraging Artificial Intelligence to help freelancers win jobs faster.

What are pros and cons of freelancing at the moment? Why do people become a freelancer?