Ask HN: Pros and cons of working as a freelancer?

Let's do some freelancer mithbusting! Which of the following are true in your experience?

1. Exposure to a diverse set of work environments;

2. Exposure to a diverse set of technologies and domains;

3. Finding work when starting out is difficult;

4. Finding work becomes progressively easier;

5. You don't have time to get bored;

6. You have the freedom to work on other projects, including your own;

7. You can increase your hourly pay with every contract;

8. You learn how to negociate;

9. You mostly do menial / grunt work;

10. You will suffer / have suffered a penalty if you decide to stop freelancing and move into management / higher levels;

11. You need to constantly work on personal brand;

12. Companies don't hire contractors unless they have to;

13. Is it easier to find remote work?