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Re: Gig workers — employees or employers?
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Zwei
on 06/06/2025, 21:21:41 UTC
The answer to your question: Are temporary workers employees or employers? Of course, they are employers not employees. We can call them temporary employees because they perform temporary work, get paid and that's it.

As for which is better, temporary work or a job, the answer varies from person to person. Some people are better suited to freelancing, while others are only suited to jobs. This depends on the individual's situation and skills. However, for me, I prefer freelancing to a job.
in work of course it will vary depending on the profession of the person, and they are the ones who determine the income they get but all jobs will be easier to do depending on our choice, if we want a stable income and guarantees that will be obtained of course a permanent job will be chosen and I will continue in that direction to start it. rather than freelance but it all depends on us to choose of course for a better future.
I respect your opinion but I disagree slightly. From personal experience I can say that a permanent job is no better than freelancing. I was a permanent government employee for many years, then left my job and moved into freelancing.

It's true that a permanent job offers a fixed salary and some other benefits, but it restricts the worker to long hours and a small salary. Freelancing, on the other hand, gives you control over your time and the freedom to work whenever you want, according to your circumstances and earn a higher wage.
most permanent jobs are kind of a trap. you get used to the fixed salary and stop trying to improve your income. if you have people you are responsible for, a mortgage or loans you need to pay back, you are dead stuck with the job even if you hate it.

not to mention most of them are dead end jobs with no upward mobility, no promotions, and only small salary increases if you are lucky to get one depending on where you live, especially if you are working for the government.
freelancing has its drawbacks too, but imo it's the better option if you have an indemand skill and know how to market yourself.