Our article yesterday covered a study showing how work autonomy and control resulted in mental health benefits for the self-employed.
As a follow-up, the chart below (click to enlarge) is from the Freshbooks 2019 Self-Employment in America Report. It illustrates how those who are self-employed define control.
It comes down to control over the when, where, what and how of their work. The self-employed often have a lot of control over these factors.
This is why many choose and stay self-employed.
Key quote from the Small Business Trends article on the study 96% of Self-Employed Professionals Don’t Want “Regular Jobs”:
"Why do people ditch the financial and social security of their jobs to be self-employed?
The main reason, as found out in the survey, was control over career. Being self-employed or running a small business allows people to have a better career control."
And more control often leads to better mental health.
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