Self-employment

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act or practice of working for oneself, such as being an independent contractor. uncountable

    "Self-employment lacks the security of working for a big company, but at least the only idiot boss you will meet is yourself."

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"I find self-employment is best."

Etymology

From self- + employment.

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