Young man, are you still sitting when you are chained to the office?

"Self-employed" or "freelancer" is not something new, and the popularization and penetration of the internet, to personal life and work brings more possibilities. Looking at the current entrepreneurial boom in full swing, is tied to the Office of the Migrant workers can still sit? Starting a business is not a simple decision, maybe you can start out on your own and be a quiet freelancer.

Are you struggling with your current job or your own boss? At the beginning of the new year, I believe many professionals have similar entanglements. If you have a desire to be self-employed or freelance, right now is the best time. Jacob Morgan is a futuristic and author of the Book of future work. His main area of study is to analyze the foreseeable future of workplace and career changes based on technology, market, demographic, and political factors. The signs, he argues, suggest that freelancing will be a big trend.

"The big prospects for freelancers are very good," Morgan said. " "Why is he so optimistic about the future?"

1. You will be more secure than a friend who works for you.

One of the traditional reasons why people do not want to give up full-time jobs is the steady wage income. Unfortunately, this sense of security has faded. "Globally, we have a clear sense that the link between job-hiring and security is declining". In the early years, employees could stay in a big business for more than 30 years and then retire with a logical retirement, and today, people are working on average for less than 5 years for a company, or even less than three years for the millennial generation. "At the moment, when a company is in trouble, it first takes steps to lay off workers," says Morgan. ”

Smart freelancers work for different clients, not just the same company. This means that you can't lose all your income as a result of losing your job, compared to a traditional full-time employee. It's easier and quicker to talk about a new business and find a new client than to find a full-time job. So there is a view that freelancers are more stable than full-time employees.

2. Increased demand for freelancers

Last year, companies organized a worldwide economic survey, which showed that 83% of companies showed they would increase the percentage of freelancers employed in the next three years. Ironically, in most cases, these "contract workers" will replace full-time employees who have been left out when the company's capital is tight.

3. Employers increase freelancer quotas

Elance.com and odesk have been foreign high-profile freelance platforms, docking employers and some freelancers. The new trend is that a large number of start-ups focused on vertical industries see the market, with people with special skills and industry experience, and companies that need to hire. With more and more online platforms, Morgan predicts that future companies may be equipped with independent docking platforms, and that freelancers who are recognized by businesses can go directly to the company's website and choose the projects or jobs they want to perform.

4. Your income has no ceiling

As an employee, how much do you want to increase your income in the New Year? Unless you're about to get a promotion or perform exceptionally well at work, the new Year's income tends to be capped in comparison to last year's. "The average rate of income growth for freelancers is 43%, while ordinary employees expect income to increase by only 3," Morgan said.

Obviously, not everyone is really able to achieve income growth of 43%, otherwise the Freelancer group will be born how many tyrants ah. Of course, there will also be a loss of major customers, forced to shut down, resulting in a sharp decline in income. Given the overall trend of development and the lack of "job security" in all walks of life, the outlook for freelance income is getting better.

5. Not kidnapped by heavy medical insurance

Many full-time employees who aspire to freelancing are sticking with it because they need benefits, especially health insurance, where good insurance choices are small and expensive. In the United States, "Obama medical" changed the situation, individuals have the ability to pay for their health insurance, no need to be tied to the work, for the Americans, there is a less binding condition.

6. Increased free professional work space

No Home Office space? Afraid of being alone at work? Collaborative workspaces can address these challenges by providing basic services including high-speed Internet access. Fortunately for freelancers, the venues that are available to them are rising.

7. New technology assistance

With the rise of social, file-sharing, networking, and knowledge-management tools, it is now easier than ever to keep in touch with customers and employees. As video conferencing technology becomes an essential tool for daily work, you can communicate more frequently with other members of your team, regardless of location.

8. Even if the test water, now is the best time

Morgan suggests that if you have a full-time job and aspire to freelancing, "Now is a good time, but I'll do it in a smarter way." Try to build a resume on a freelance job site to see what happens, and if you do, you can put more energy into it, and if not, freelancing may not be right for you. ”

9. You're part of the free professional movement.

"Self-employed" more and more, the spontaneous formation of freelancers a number of groups, even if they are on their own, you do not feel lonely.

(This article for the exclusive original manuscript reprint please specify the source)