There are many reasons why people might want to become independent workers or freelancers. For workers, it can mean greater flexibility, especially when it comes to deciding on a schedule that works best, whether it’s full-time, part-time, or built around other responsibilities.

It can also give workers an opportunity to gain more experience in a particular field, expand income, or turn passions into side gigs—and perhaps eventually into main hustles. As the demand for independent workers grows, so too do the opportunities.

The coronavirus pandemic has hastened the pace of remote work. The percent of workers potentially needing to change career paths increased by 25 percent more than previously estimated before the pandemic.

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