People call it the Gig Economy or Freelance Nation || “The Freelance Surge Is the Industrial Revolution of Our Time” http://ow.ly/6j6ty
The struggle for self-fulfillment, a desire for autonomy, and the harsh reality of the economy have pushed (and pulled) many people to freelancing for their primary and/or sole income. The Atlantic piece referenced in the link above is the introduction to what promises to be a periodic look at this growing segment of the workforce. Yes, freelancing has been a reality and preference for some for as long as there as been work but never before has it been so streamlined (thanks to technology) or prevalent here in the U.S.
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- top freelancing websites you must know about! (areeza.wordpress.com)
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