Passive income: NO

Freelancing can potentially lead to passive income, but it's not the typical way most freelancers earn. To achieve passive income, freelancers often need to set up systems like automation tools, hiring assistants, or creating passive income streams like digital products. While some freelancers do reach a level of passive income, it's more common for freelancers to have fluctuating income based on active work. It's crucial to manage expectations and understand that passive income in freelancing requires strategic planning and ongoing effort. My experience and observations suggest that only a small percentage of freelancers achieve significant passive income directly from freelancing.