Gen Zers and millennials are turning to freelancing in greater numbers than ever before. Here's why.

Dec 23 2022 by Business Insider

 
Anya Lichtenstein is a 32-year-old freelance marketing consultant.

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Thirty-nine percent of the adult US workforce freelanced in 2022, Upwork found.  Gen Zers and millennials were more likely to pursue freelance work, it found.  The reasons for freelancing vary, but common factors include flexibility and the desire for control.

Anya Lichtenstein was burned out. She'd spent nearly 10 years as a 9-to-5 employee, feeling like nothing more than a number on a spreadsheet in...

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