92% of freelance freelancers will continue to do so. In his thesis on the freelance market in Germany at the University of Pforzheim Christoph Becker reported on a freelancer survey by IFOP and computer week. Accordingly, 86% stated that they were satisfied or very satisfied as an independent freelancer with 92% intending to maintain their freelancer status in the next two years. They particularly appreciated the freedom and independence, the ability to balance their work and private life whilst at the same time enjoying the related financial benefits.