the not-so-secret secret to being happy at work
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Why Freelancing is the Not-So-Secret “Secret” to Being Happy at Work.
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“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work
a day in your life.” —Confucius
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There is a crisis affecting the U.S. workforce right now.
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70% of employees are disengaged from their work
&
60% feel like they should have chosen a different career.
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The result? The majority of today’s employees are unhappy, unproductive, and more
likely to spread negativity.
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But there is a solution…
Go freelance!
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Today, 53 million Americans identify as a freelance worker.
That’s 34% of the national
workforce!
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Another 33% of Americans say they have considered quitting their
jobs to pursue freelancing.
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But what’s so great about freelancing?
Won’t you worry about money?
Getting enough work?
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Freelancers are happier because they genuinely love what they do.
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They find meaning in their work & are intrinsically motivated to
succeed and grow.
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Over 90% of freelancers say they are satisfied with their jobs.
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And money concerns?
77% of freelancers say they make the same amount of money or more than they did as a W-2 employee.
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In fact,
money, flexibility, and control
are the three main reasons people start freelancing.
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94% of freelancers entered the profession to have more control over their own future…
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…and 30% say they pursued their passion.
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Autonomy Meaning Motivation
boosts engagement and generates happy workers.
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This affects everyone.
The estimated economic contribution from freelanced work is $715 billion!
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Almost 100% of freelancers say they are committed to the success of the company they work for.
And the movement is growing!
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Over 40% of Americans will be freelancers by 2020 — that’s more than 60 million people!
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So are you interested in boosting your happiness and loving what you do?
Go freelance!
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