+ What could be a greater gift to oneself than self-employment, the true source of worker autonomy? To refuse the surveillance and discipline of managers, to work in honor of one's unique visions, to forgo the PMC in favor of individual practice... And yet, for most, the reality of self-employment, entrepreneurship, and freelance work exacts a high cost. Most obviously, without a large, continuous contract, the income is anything but steady, making any kind of long-term planning (home buying, retirement planning) nearly impossible. Furthermore in the United States, flying solo means forgoing premium employee-sponsored health insurance, employee-matching retirement savings accounts, and paid sick leave or vacation time. |
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