Jamie Brindle has spent 16 years in freelancing, focusing on assisting beginners in becoming their own bosses. The surge in remote work, advancements in AI, and the rise of influencer platforms have sparked a self-employment surge among millennials and Gen Z. The traditional 9-to-5 job is seen as less appealing due to financial instabilities, forcing many to adopt freelancing as a long-term strategy. In 2027, freelancers are expected to comprise more than half of the US workforce, signaling significant economic and political impacts from this shift.
"People are finally coming over to my side and agreeing that building something for yourself is the safe option now," Brindle told me.
"If you lose a client, you're inconvenienced, but if you lose your job, you're unemployed."
Freelancers are projected to make up more than half the US workforce by 2027, indicating a significant shift in employment dynamics.
Financial instability is a driving factor, as many full-time professionals rely on part-time side hustles and gig work to manage stagnant wages.
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