Women often see a big advantage to doing independent work instead of having a permanent job. Around 48% made more money from their independent work in 2022, up from 40% reporting an increase in 2021. Professional services, whether they be legal, accounting, or consulting, make up a significant portion of the independent professional workforce in the US, Amon said. The report included responses from 738 completed surveys from an online research panel in March and focused on three industries: creative services, skilled technical services, and skilled professional services. A 60-year-old woman in Virginia quoted in the survey saw independent work as a way to achieve freedom and bring in more money.

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