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