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How to Know When to Pursue Your Side Gig Full-Time - Harvard Business Review (No paywall)
 The number of full time independent workers in the United States grew from 13.6 million in 2020 to 27.7 million in 2024, according to research by MBO partners. Eighty four percent are happier working on their own, reporting better health and security. Once seen as a risky professional path, forging your own path is something even senior corporate leaders are now pursuing to gain control over their time, their income, and who they want to work with.
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