Biggest difference is that you get to 100% chose exactly what you want to work on, and all the profits generated by the work goes to you. You're not beholden to anyone but yourself.
> Is chasing down new clients all the time and working on multiple projects really that desirable to people?
Chasing down new clients is probably a thing mostly affecting new freelancers without much experience. When I've done freelancing in the past, I've never had to look for any clients besides posting "I'm available to help out people on a freelance-basis" on various social media, and then I get more work available to me than I could realistically do.
I think most established freelancers "suffer" from the same. Once you're available for work, it fills up quickly.
> Is chasing down new clients all the time and working on multiple projects really that desirable to people?
Chasing down new clients is probably a thing mostly affecting new freelancers without much experience. When I've done freelancing in the past, I've never had to look for any clients besides posting "I'm available to help out people on a freelance-basis" on various social media, and then I get more work available to me than I could realistically do.
I think most established freelancers "suffer" from the same. Once you're available for work, it fills up quickly.