self-employed JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˌsɛlfˈɛm.ploɪd/ · self.em.ployed
adjective
- Working for oneself, rather than being employed by another company. As a self-employed writer, she has the freedom to choose her own projects.
noun
- A person who works for themselves, rather than being employed by another company. The self-employed are often subject to different tax laws than employees.
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Did you know? The self-employed are often considered to be a key driver of innovation and economic growth, as they are able to take risks and pursue new ideas without the constraints of a traditional employer-employee relationship.