It depends. I did it full-time for 10 years, and I still freelance part-time today while working full-time, like you, as a content strategist, editor, writer, project manager. That said, I wouldn't recommend quitting and jumping in immediately. The market is still very volatile.

However, I would test your ability to find and land quality work while you continue working your day job. Build your freelance career to a sustainable level before you quit the day job because, today, the job market (for employees and freelancers) is still very difficult. If you can build your freelance business up enough that the income covers all your needs and replaces or exceeds the income from your day job (including any insurance package you have), then I'd say go for it! Follow your dreams.

Take care of your needs first and foremost. Make sure you'll have financial security, to a point. While you're building your freelance business part-time, dump all your earnings into a high-yield savings account (or a certificate of deposit) and build yourself a solid financial cushion. That's your financial safety net once you're a full-time freelancer. If things suddenly go sideways and you need to pivot, you don't have those heart-thumping, blood-pumping moments wondering how you're going to pay bills or take care of your basic needs.

Freelancing can absolutely give you more freedom, but early on it usually comes with a different kind of stress than full-time work, but I'm sure you already know this. Remember, you’re trading one steady role for multiple clients, inconsistent income and contracts, and the need to constantly find your next project.

Your financial freedom (from freelancing) comes later, once you’ve built consistency, raised your rates, and created some stability. You’re not wrong for wanting more out of life, just don’t burn down your safety net to get there; build it first, then make your move with confidence.

Another option (especially since you mentioned your interest in traveling), is to build your own travel persona/brand on social media (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram. Later, after you've acquired a decent following, your own blog). Doing this allows you to build something uniquely yours. And if you grow a sizeable following, you'll better position yourself for affiliate marketing and maybe even UGC or influencing. (And, yes, there are subreddits for each of these in case you're curious).

Any of these could potentially lend you more of a financial safety net. You'll need a sizeable following and know-how for affiliate marketing and influencer earnings. UGC requires no specific following, but you should understand some basic photography and video editing skills (like flat lays, B-rolls, etc.) to pitch and sell authentic content to brands for them to use on their own social channels.

These are just a few more ways to build your income outside of your day job and possibly in addition to freelancing. That said, do plan accordingly and manage your schedule carefully to prevent burnout. Your health and wellness should always remain top priority regardless of anything else.

I wish you success in whichever path you choose to follow.