In 2009, Gallup conducted a study of 1,010 Americans over the age of fifteen and found that 55% of them are interested in working for themselves, while a much smaller percentage of 36% said they would prefer to work for someone else. The allure of self-employment appears to be that it affords flexibility and freedom that working for someone else does not. However, the study revealed that even though they do want to pursue a life of freelance work, many Americans are hesitant to actualize that desire – only 41% of the 55% said they thought it could be feasible to work for themselves within the next five years. In a previous post, we discussed a 2011 Aflac study revealing that 77% of their sample population wanted to leave their current jobs to pursue a life of entrepreneurship.
Additionally, a recent study released by MBO partners noted that 28 million Americans are currently considering making a career shift towards independent contract work. In this survey, respondents also agreed that the flexibility and freedom afforded to freelance work inspires them to join the 16 million Americans who already work as independent contractors. Since entrepreneurs undoubtedly create meaningful businesses that spur job creation and economic growth, the question is, why have governmental policies failed to address the best interests of these individuals?
To read the full, original article click on this link: American Free Enterprise. Dream Big. | Barriers to Entrepreneurship Limit Options for Would-be Job Creators
Author:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
