Fiverr report finds 75% of US employees likely to go freelance within three years
FVRR•Fiverr’s report finds 75% of U.S. employees are likely to freelance within three years. It also says 81% of U.S. full-time employees want to be their own boss, and 19% already have multiple jobs or clients.
1. Survey findings
Fiverr’s November 12 report says three in four U.S. employees are likely to freelance within three years. Among U.S. full-time employees surveyed, 81% want to be their own boss and 42% value independence over a higher salary; 72% say freelancing is more accessible than ever, while 19% already hold multiple jobs or clients.
2. Freelance expectations
Globally, 53% of freelancers report flexible hours, compared with 27% of full-time employees. The report says 28% of U.S. freelancers expect contractors to replace full-time hiring as standard practice before 2030, compared with 19% of employees.
