This statistic shows the reasons holding back part-time freelancers from freelancing full-time in the United States in 2016. Income predictability was mentioned by 57 percent of part-time U.S. freelancers for not doing freelance work full-time in 2016.
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This statistic shows the reasons holding back part-time freelancers from freelancing full-time in the United States in 2016. Income predictability was mentioned by 57 percent of part-time U.S. freelancers for not doing freelance work full-time in 2016.
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This statistic shows the reasons holding back part-time freelancers from freelancing full-time in the United States in 2016. Income predictability was mentioned by 57 percent of part-time U.S. freelancers for not doing freelance work full-time in 2016.
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- October 2016
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 29 - August 24, 2016
- Number of respondents
- 6,002 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Adults who have done paid work
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Original question: What's holding you back from quitting your primary job to work independently?
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 29 - August 24, 2016
- Number of respondents
- 6,002 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Adults who have done paid work
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Original question: What's holding you back from quitting your primary job to work independently?
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