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The Gig Economy: 6 Reasons Why More People Are Becoming Self-Employed

The Gig Economy: 6 Reasons Why More People Are Becoming Self-Employed, by Michael Gorman. Photograph of young worker at computer by Headway
Photograph by Headway

If you want to seize control of your life and reap a bountiful harvest, there’s no better way to achieve this than the gig-economy as a self-employed worker

There comes a moment on everybody’s journey of self-discovery and self-empowerment when they have to stop and evaluate their career trajectory. According to John Parrot, employment is a massive contributing factor to stress. This is particularly true for the rising generation who tend to find traditional models of employment stifling amidst the growth of the gig economy. 

For some of us, employment brings welcome challenges, stability, and security. As a freelance writer and

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