Nearly half of all Gen Z and millennial workers did freelance work this year as the Great Resignation continued, inflation remained sky high, and people wanted work flexibility

Dec 15 2022 by Business Insider

 

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A record number of Americans did freelance work in 2022, per an Upwork report. Young Americans led the way — over 40% of Gen Z workers and almost 50% of millennial workers freelanced. Extra income and job flexibility were among the key factors pushing Americans to freelance.

A record number of Americans are opting for something other than the traditional 9-to-5 office job.

That's according to new survey results from freelance job and talent search site Upwork,...

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