By now, I have money in the bank, happy clients a.k.a killer references, loads of proven experience, amazing soft skills, such as: innovative, hard working and creative and a gorgeous showcasing of all of this via my website.

Finally, I am in control of my destiny, and so like anyone with valuable experience, I have options! (Woohoo!)

1. I could apply (and land) a full-time job.
2. I could keep freelancing,
   1. On a project-by-project basis,
   2. by keeping a few clients on retainers OR
   3. work part-time for two companies.

All are good and viable options, and in fact, I'd pick all of the above. Basically, I would freelance, picking my favorite projects to work on 80% of the time, and the other 20% of the time, I would dedicate to the job hunt.