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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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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