Why would you become a freelancer?
Is it the allure of working in your PJs? Of not having any supervisor? Is it working from home or a nearby cafe?
Whatever the reason may be for you, the freelance life appeals to many folks.
In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, 10.3 million workers in the U.S. (around 7.4% of the U.S. workforce) are freelancers, and companies have increased their use of freelance talent by 22% in the past three years, largely due to the influence of the Internet.
In fact, one aspect of freelancing is so attractive that companies are incorporating it into full-time work: the ability to work from home.
Yet another trend supporting the rise of freelancing is the coworking space, a relatively recent innovation that gives freelancers and others a comfortable, convenient and collaborative shared office space without the associated pressures and mundanity of, well, Office Space.
Here’s a look at some survey data showing just why many folks are choosing to freelance, either in addition to full-time employment or as their sole source of income.
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