2006-06-18 22:56:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Economics
1. Choice of work.
2. Freedom to have things way we like it. Eg. policy, moral, style,
3. Size
4. Peace of mind (this applies when you know what you want)
5. Work time, leave,
6. Can concentrate on your real aim in your life which depends person to person (More than often people always forget it. They join the rat race.
2006-06-23 06:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by philia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what you mean by it.
I have been driving a cab for 23 years as a self-employed independent contractor.
I have enjoyed the independence I have setting my hours. Unfortunately or fortunately, I cannot set my own rates.
The trade off has always been trying to provide my own benefits. And it is very hard to do in my stupid business. Another issue is taxes. You have to be disciplined, and also may pay more depending on your local and state setup. In Philly, where residents pay about 4.5% income tax, for what I don't know, self employed will pay 8% to 9%.
The other barrier is government. Big time. I am trying to leave a business that I love because Philly's Parking Authority has taken over, and is unconstitutionally forcing us to install and pay for a GPS system that we do not want, and taking away our Independence with forced dispatch.
Hoping for justice.
Good Luck
2006-06-25 04:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by harrowgate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U r the boss of urself and can turn the things acording to u
2006-06-26 04:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by sunny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You set your own hours, conditions and earning potential.
2006-06-19 10:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by Veritatum17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're the boss!
(You're the goat, if it blows up in your face.)
2006-06-19 06:02:54 · answer #5 · answered by Jack430 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋