As we’ll see, given the challenges related to independent work, that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
And not all workers are happy about it. While independent work offers flexibility and autonomy—which about a quarter of survey respondents report prioritizing in their careers—most people working independently would prefer a more stable form of employment. Sixty-two percent of independent workers surveyed prefer work as a permanent or noncontract employee. As we’ll see, given the challenges related to independent work, that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.