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What is Self Employment?
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Self employment is when you\u2019re the only person on payroll. Right? Or is self employment when you\u2019re a consultant at a company who participates in staff meetings but can say \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d to work anytime, for no reason because it says you can in your contract? Are Lyft and Uber drivers self-employed? This article will answer all these questions and more so you can consider whether you\u2019re a <\/span>self-employed<\/span><\/a> kinda person\u2026or not.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Pros and Cons of Being Self-Employed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"the<\/span>It’s basically the pros and cons of being single vs. being married. OK, that\u2019s not exactly a perfect analogy, but when you\u2019re self-employed, you can have multiple partners, go where you wanna go, do what you wanna do. When you\u2019re an employee, your employer is your loyal spouse who expects a minimum 40 hours per week of your time, sometimes more, because the pace of the online economy is HELLA FAST. And if you\u2019re really committed, you\u2019ll have a 401K that grows over time, plus really amazing health insurance for your whole family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Advantages of Being Self-Employed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you are a natural driver of your own life, switching to self-employment can be a dream. In the driver\u2019s seat, you are in complete control of the speed, direction and pit stops. It can be a very freeing, new reality for someone who has been trying to fit into a more traditional style of work dynamic. Is this you? If so, the next question to ask yourself is, \u201cWhat kind of driver are you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you\u2019re fast and a bit reckless while knowing exactly when to turn,\u00a0 you might totally thrive as a self-employed person. You\u2019ll rarely get bored as there is always something to do, something to say, something to negotiate, something to learn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your natural driving pace is easygoing, weaving in and out of traffic like a meditating monk and taking breaks when you need to, you can also thrive as a self-employed person, especially if you have clients who value quality and thoughtful work that is time-intensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of how you drive, communicating your style to your clients is key.<\/span><\/p>\n

Self-employment can also be <\/span>rewarding<\/span><\/a> in terms of finances and work routine. When you become self-employed, you are in full control of your work. You can structure your work environment however you want. For example, instead of commuting to an office, you can set up a desk at home and work remotely, or sit in a cafe where you can meet other self-employed people.<\/span><\/p>\n

You do not have to follow the many rules and policies of established companies and you can make your work decisions by yourself. This way, you can set your goals and achieve them with dedication and the spirit of entrepreneurship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Becoming self-employed also allows you to create your own schedule. This way, you find a work-life balance. When you create your own schedule, all you have to consider is your own vision. You would know the precise hours of work you need to achieve your business goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

The flexibility of self-employment will also let you have your time off when you wouldn’t have to request a leave approval. Besides the freedom of making your own schedule, you’ll also have the freedom of creativity. It means that you can be creative without the limitations and restrictions that come with being an employee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Entrepreneurship requires creativity. If you have that mindset, the chances are that you will feel trapped in a work environment that diminishes your creative side. Thus, it is time to say goodbye to monotonous work and set up your own business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Building your own business will let you shape every component of your work life. Another advantage that comes with becoming self-employed is that you can design and sell your products or services according to yourself. You can work whenever you want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are other advantages of self-employment.<\/span><\/p>\n