self employed

/ˌsɛlfɪmˈplɔɪd/
adjective
  1. Working for yourself rather than for an employer; earning income directly from your own business or profession.
    • After years at the company, she became self-employed as a freelance graphic designer.
    • Self-employed workers must manage their own taxes and health insurance.
    • He enjoys the flexibility of being self-employed, even though the income can be unpredictable.
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