So You Want To Be A Freelance Consultant?...

Just today, the Gallup® poll posted an article with this title:
"Self Employed Workers Clock the Most Hours Each Week"
They asked, "In a typical week, how many hours do you work?"
  • less than 35 hours/week
  • 35-44 hours/week
  • more than 44 hours/week
And they grouped the answers based on what kind of job you have:
  • Self-employed
  • Private Business/Company
  • Government Employee
  • Non-Profit
Q: Who puts in the most overtime?
A: Self-employed people
  • About half (49%) of 'self-employed' people work more than 44 hours/week
  • More than a third (38%) Private Business & Government workers work more than 44 hours each week
  • Less than a third (30%) of Non-Profit workers regularly work more than 44 hours/week
Very interesting article, especially if you're thinking about making a change thinking that being self-employed will be 'easier' than working at a standard 'full time' job. I'm not saying that it's all bad, but being the President, CEO, Sales Department, Bookkeeper and Head Custodian can add up to some frequent early mornings and late nights.

Don't say I didnt' warn you...

Until next time...

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