My job offer was rescinded, so I started freelancing to support myself. Gen Z workers like me are turning to portfolio careers for security in this economy.

I fell into freelancing by accident as a college student at Duke University in 2019, where I helped launch their creator economy programs.

The culture at Duke was focused on becoming a lawyer, doctor, or consultant, and I internalized those expectations, thinking I would work in a corporate job.

When my job offer from LinkedIn was rescinded, I felt like I had the rug pulled out from under me, which led me to freelance.

I enjoyed the variety of freelance work but found the financial uncertainty stressful during the months after graduation.

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