Here are two deterrents often cited when considering becoming self-employed: Lack of job security and lack of benefits.
But despite this double financial whammy, many people are choosing to become contractors or “temp” workers. And contrary to what you might think, these “independents” are finding higher job satisfaction than their stay-at-the-company colleagues.

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