From a freelancer perspective, a freelancer:

• needs to listen intensely and communicate clearly.
• proactively structure and organise the mission’s objective to ensure success.
• does not have all the answers but is expected to learn fast.
• is expected to anticipate the unexpected and is constantly on their toes.
• has the ability, capability and motivation to deliver beyond their promise.

On the other hand, an employee:

• expects to have job securities.
• needs to work within the company structure and culture.
• is expected to be loyal and show-up.
• performance is not the only evaluation metric for their work.
• is expected to do what their are hired for.

Do you agree? As an employee? or freelancer?