Working online is good option especially for those who are knowledgeable and tech savvy. However, when we work online, there are several factors that we need to consider. First, is the internet connection in our location, the gadgets that we need to use such as computer, phones or anything that we need in order to do our online work. Since we don't have an employer, we need to provide these things on our own and that is onw of the reasons why some cannot do it even if they want to try.
I have been working online since 2011 and during that span of time, seldom that I can convince my friends to do the same. As for me, I have permanent job and I only spend my free time for my online activities.